blood parrot fish

[shellyx]

Hi I,ve been reading up on these fish & wondered if they,d be compatible with my elephant nose? Would like to hear from anyone whose had experience with them. Thanks

 

[vanimal]

Yeah they should be fine together. I have two Blood Parrots and mine are very peaceful but I recommend getting 2. I had one and when I got him a buddy he seemed way happier and they hangout together all day.

 

[vanimal]

Here are my 2 little guys. They grow very slowly.

 

[emerald76]

You do realize that by buying these fish you support the hybridization of these fish which have been bred for so many deformities that their mouths cannot close? Not trying to be rude

 

[San Raphael Catfish]

They are very pretty. Nice tank!

 

[vanimal]

You do realize that by buying these fish you support the hybridization of these fish which have been bred for so many deformities that their mouths cannot close? Not trying to be rude

Who cares? They still deserve to live like all other fish. Plus they one of the few peaceful larger cichlids and have great personalities.

 

[shellyx]

Here are my 2 little guys. They grow very slowly.

Beautiful tank & fish you have there, I saw them at my lfs on sunday & really liked them.

 

[shellyx]

You do realize that by buying these fish you support the hybridization of these fish which have been bred for so many deformities that their mouths cannot close? Not trying to be rude

I understand your not being rude didn't know that.

 

[vanimal]

Beautiful tank & fish you have there, I saw them at my lfs on sunday & really liked them.

Yeah they're awesome fish I thought they were ugly at first but now I really like them.

 

[shellyx]

Are they difficult too feed? What do you feed yours thanks

 

[vanimal]

Are they difficult too feed? What do you feed yours thanks

No just like any other fish. The main thing I feed is just hikari Cichlid pellets but I soak them in water so they become soft and they sink. That way they are much easier for them to eat and smaller sizes are better.
Hikari Cichlid Pellets
Tropical Flakes
Deshelled Peas
Shrimp Pellets
Frozen Blood Worms
Frozen Krill
Guppy Fry
Shrimp
But they would be healthy with just the first three.

 

[shellyx]

No just like any other fish. The main thing I feed is just hikari Cichlid pellets but I soak them in water so they become soft and they sink. That way they are much easier for them to eat and smaller sizes are better.
Hikari Cichlid Pellets
Tropical Flakes
Deshelled Peas
Shrimp Pellets
Frozen Blood Worms
Frozen Krill
Guppy Fry
Shrimp
But they would be healthy with just the first three.

Thanks, I'm still reading up on them just concerned my elephant nose will bully it as he's the boss in my tank lol

 

[vanimal]

Thanks, I'm still reading up on them just concerned my elephant nose will bully it as he's the boss in my tank lol

What size tank?

 

[shellyx]

55 gallon

 

[vanimal]

55 gallon

I think two could work in there.

 

[shellyx]

The ones I,ve seen are only babies 2inches which I would prefer, the others at my lfs have no tails & are different color,s & are big felt sorry for them. Definitely think the babies would be better

 

[vanimal]

The ones I,ve seen are only babies 2inches which I would prefer, the others at my lfs have no tails & are different color,s & are big felt sorry for them. Definitely think the babies would be better

Yeah do not get those ones. I believe doing that is wrong, dieing and cutting the tails of off fish is cruel. But I don't think there is anything wrong the normal Blood Parrots, and some might be blackish in color. That is normal and they will turn orange as they age.

 

[shellyx]

Yeah do not get those ones. I believe doing that is wrong, dieing and cutting the tails of off fish is cruel. But I don't think there is anything wrong the normal Blood Parrots, and some might be blackish in color. That is normal and they will turn orange as they age.

That's good too know hopefully my elephant will leave them alone, thanks for all your help

 

[vanimal]

That's good too know hopefully my elephant will leave them alone, thanks for all your help

I keep mine with a BGK and they're fine. But a pair would be better if the elephant nose was being aggressive.

 

[shellyx]

I keep mine with a BGK and they're fine. But a pair would be better if the elephant nose was being aggressive.

Bgk are great fish always look at them in my lfs. I,ll definitely try a pair then. Cheers