Platinum Blood Parrot Cichlid Care Guide
Amphilophus citrinellus
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Bioload Score
15000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 20 cm / 7.9"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (73–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 8
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- North America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
An omnivore that accepts quality cichlid pellets, frozen foods, insects, crustaceans and vegetable matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include robust, similarly sized peaceful to semi-aggressive cichlids, large tetras, larger barbs, plecos and sturdy catfish.
Good to Know
The Platinum Blood Parrot Cichlid is a selectively bred colour morph of the hybrid blood parrot cichlid and is not a naturally occurring species.
Gender Differences
Males may develop a more pointed dorsal and anal fin and a nuchal hump, while females are often rounder-bodied, although sexing hybrids is unreliable.
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