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:
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Temperature Range: 72 - 82°F
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pH Range: 6.5 - 8.0
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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.
