Blood Parrot Cichlid “Cichlasoma sp.”

Description

The Blood Red Parrot cichlid is an odd ball man made Hybrid that has stirred quite a bit of controversy in the fish world but has gained a huge popularity with many. Whether you approve of hybrid fish or not, these wonderful Blood Red Parrot Cichlids are here to stay. They are very compatable for a community tank as they are peaceful, curious and they interact well with their fish keepers once they get to know you. Blood Red Parrot fish should not be confused with the true Parrot Cichlid (Hoplarchus Psittacus) or the Salt Water Parrot (Callyodon Fasciatus).

The Blood Red Parrot is sometimes referred to as the Red Parrot and is the result of crossbreeding different Central American Cichlids. The body of this fish is round in shape with a beak-shaped nose. The color of these fish range from orange to red when mature. As a juvenile, they are dark in color, and they gain the red coloration as they mature.

They come in a variety of colors. ranging from basic pale or bright yellows, to oranges and reds. Dyed fish are often available in purples, pinks, blues, and other colors. These are generally sold as the ‘Jellybean Parrot’ and ‘Bumble Gum Parrot’. There are also other names that describe them by their color such as ‘Purple Parrot’. In addition, there are Blood Parrots described by their physical appearance such as the tailfin-less ‘Love Heart Parrot’ which resembles a heart.