Blood Parrot Cichlid

Amphilophus hybrid

A rounded, beak-mouthed hybrid cichlid with a permanently 'smiling' face.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

76–82°F

pH

6.5–7.5

Hardness

5–18 dGH

Max size

8 in

Min tank

55 gal

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Social

Social

Swim level

Mid

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

10-15 years

Breeding

Substrate spawner

Suitability

Common

Origin

Aquarium hybrid

A man-made hybrid with a distinctive shape and big personality. Its small mouth makes feeding easier with sinking pellets. Semi-aggressive but generally gets along in groups or with medium cichlids; provide caves it can claim.