Aquatic Wetline W/ Aqua Alex: All About Blood Parrot Cichlids

Blood Parrot Cichlids are a hybrid cichlid between Viejja and Amphilophus! (although no cichlids have been confirmed to be the parents.) The Blood Parrot Cichlid was bred for the aquarium hobby in Taiwan in 1986! I originally was against blood parrots but my heart opened up to them when I saw a gorgeous display at a local PetSmart and now I own 4 of these cuties! Because this hybrid cichlid has various anatomical deformities, controversy exists over the ethics of creating the blood parrot. One deformity is its mouth, which has only a narrow vertical opening. This makes blood parrots somewhat harder to feed and potentially vulnerable to malnutrition.
I will discuss any and everything blood parrot cichlids! The good and the bad, how to keep and care for them and more!
Enjoy the show!
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