Species profile
Blood Parrot Cichlid
Hybrid cichlid
Semi aggressive
Moderate care
650 L minimum aquarium
20–25 cm adult size
Mid bottom
Can be kept singly
About this species
General notes for hobby use.
Large captive-created hybrid cichlid with variable temperament and body shape; adults are messy and need a genuinely large footprint.
Water parameters
Suggested general range for long-term care.
Temperature
22–28 °C
pH
6.5–8
GH
Up to 20 dGH
KH
Not yet documented
Flow preference
Low–moderate
Data confidence
Verified
Behaviour
General behaviour traits used by TanksConnected compatibility checks.
Minimum group size
Can be kept singly
Tank zone
Mid bottom
Territory level
Moderate
Predation risk
Small fish
Bioload factor
3.5
Temperament varies substantially by individual and lineage. Can defend territory, uproot décor and overwhelm smaller tankmates.
Compatibility flags
Quick cautions for common tank-planning issues.
Fin nipper
No
Plant safe
Caution
Shrimp safe
No / caution
Snail safe
No / caution
Cave breeder
No
Digs substrate
Yes
Jump risk
Low
Natural history & care
Research-backed context for long-term aquarium care.
Lifespan
Not yet documented
Diet type
Omnivore
Minimum aquarium volume
650 L
Minimum footprint
180 × 60 cm
Alternative names
Blood Parrot Cichlid, Red Parrot Cichlid, Parrot Cichlid
Native range
Captive-created hybrid; no natural geographic range.
Natural habitat
Aquarium-only hybrid. Habitat requirements are husbandry requirements rather than a reconstruction of a wild biotope.
Diet & feeding
Use appropriately sized sinking/floating prepared foods and varied supplements; mouth deformity in some fish can make food capture less efficient.
Breeding & sexing
Research-backed guidance for identifying sexes and reproductive behaviour.
Sexing
External sexing is unreliable; breeding behaviour and genital papilla are more useful than colour or head shape.
Breeding
Pairs may court and lay eggs, but fertility is inconsistent and many clutches are non-viable; outcome depends on lineage and sex.