South American Cichlid | Platinum Parrot Cichlid

Scientific Name: Cichlasoma sp. var (The Parrot Cichlid are a hybrid fish that is the result of a successful spawn between the platinum convict cichlid and the parrot cichlid.)

Common Name: Platinum Parrot Fish

Adult Size: 5-6 inches

Life Expectancy: 7-10 years

Minimum Tank Size: 65 gallons

Ideal Tank Conditions:

• pH : 6.5 - 8.0
• Temperature : 72-82°F
• Water Hardness : 9° to 20°

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Diet/Nutrition: They are omnivorous and will eat most prepared and frozen foods, including freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and ocean plankton, as well as flake food and Cichlid pellets.

Gender: Males are typically larger.

Compatible Tank Mates: See Compatibility Chart