(Please note that the fish shown in the photo is only a representative of what an adult specimen would look like. The color may vary based on the age and sex of the fish you receive.)
Scientific Name: Cichlasoma sp. var (The Parrot Cichlid is 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:
- Temperature Range: 72 - 82°F
- pH Range: 6.5 - 8.0
- Water Hardness: 9 - 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.