Parrot Cichlid

Adult Blood Parrot Cichlid Pair Information

Blood Parrot Cichlid Description
Blood Parrot Cichlid is one of the most colorful and attractive aquarium fish in the world. These fish
are famous for their bright red/orange body color, round shape, intelligent behavior, and strong
bonding nature. Imported premium Blood Parrot Cichlids are highly valued for their size, color
quality, and show appearance.

Male & Female Difference
Male Blood Parrot Cichlid
• Bigger and longer body
• Strong head shape
• More aggressive during breeding
• Bright and strong colors
• More active swimming behavior
Female Blood Parrot Cichlid
• Round belly shape
• Slightly smaller body
• Egg-producing fish
• Softer body appearance
• Less aggressive during normal time

Adult Size
• Usually grows from 8 inches to 14 inches
• Jumbo imported varieties may grow even bigger with proper care

Weight
• Adult weight around 500g to 2kg+ depending on genetics and maintenance

Life Span
• Lives around 10 to 15 years with proper care and clean water maintenance

Food Habits
Baby Blood Parrot Food
• Crushed pellets
• Baby shrimp
• Bloodworms
• Powder fry food

Adult Blood Parrot Food
• High-quality cichlid pellets
• Shrimp and prawns
• Bloodworms
• Earthworms
• Insects occasionally
• Vegetable-based foods sometimes

Foods to Avoid
• Oily human food
• Spicy foods
• Rotten feeder fish
• Dirty live food
• Overfeeding fatty meat
• Low-quality pellets
These foods may cause bloating, fatty liver problems, infections, poor growth, and dirty water
conditions.

Tank & Water Maintenance
• Minimum tank size: 4ft to 6ft recommended
• Water temperature: 24°C to 28°C
• Strong filtration system compulsory
• Weekly water changes important
• Good oxygen supply required
• Clean water improves colors and health

Breeding Age
• Usually starts breeding at 1 to 2 years of age

Egg Production
• Female may lay around 100 to 1000 eggs depending on health and size

Hatching Process
Breeding Steps
1. Healthy male and female pair bonding starts
2. Female lays eggs on flat surface or stone
3. Male fertilizes the eggs
4. Eggs hatch within 3 to 5 days
5. Parents protect eggs and fry carefully
6. Fry become free swimming after few more days

Baby Blood Parrot Care
• Separate fry tank recommended
• Feed baby brine shrimp and powdered fry food
• Maintain clean oxygen-rich water
• Gentle aeration recommended
• Avoid sudden temperature changes

Important Care Tips
• Strong filtration system
• Premium protein-rich food
• Large aquarium space
• Regular water quality checking
• Stable water temperature
• Healthy tank mates only
• Avoid overcrowding

Pair Price
• Imported premium Blood Parrot Cichlid male & female pair price may range from ₹1 lakh to
₹5 lakh+ depending on bloodline, colors, size, and show quality.
Available at Sri Krishna Poultry Farm
• Good quality Imported Premium Blood Parrot Cichlid pairs are available for sale at Sri Krishna
Poultry Farm, Magadi.
• Healthy fish • Imported bloodline • Premium colors • Safe transport available.
Contact: 7795553935 / 9741235052