Large Parrot Fish mates

[Nanci333]

Hi everyone, I
I just purchased a 55 gallon tank, stand, set up and 5 year old large parrot fish from someone on craigslist. Being delivered next week. Very excited! I really want to try and keep this parrot fish in his or her home. In preparing for my new tank and parrot fish arrival, I would love your advice/suggestions on what other type fish I can get to join the existing large parrot fish once the the tank is set up and re-cycled. Looking forward to your feedback.

 

[amber1003]

I have a parrot in with rainbowfish, opaline guarami, and a rapheal cat. It all depends on his temperament. Mine is pretty peaceful and ignores everyone except for feeding time, he's a pig. When I add a new fish he gives chase a little but after a while he loses interest. But since yours is older you would just have to try and see what works. Do you know if he has ever had tankmates?

 

[amber1003]

Forgot to add that my parrot is my favorite fish, he eats from my hand is fun to watch

 

[Nanci333]

Thanks for your response Amber. I did ask the current owner if he has had other tank mates and he said yes but during a power outage we had last year, the heat was off for a few days and they didn't make it. Didn't specify what type. I will ask him when he delivers the tank. Good question for me to ask. After doing some reading on parrot fish, I am realizing more and more how much his/her temperament will matter in deciding what other fish I can put in with him/her. I don't want to put fish in that he can eat. That would be very upsetting.
I will certainly look into the type of fish you have with yours.
Thank you again.

 

[amber1003]

You're welcome and also ask what his temperament was with other fish. Good luck