hoges Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Hi, I've just been looking through some cichlid gallery and found a beautiful photo of this fish, with a lovely aqua face. I have never noticed this fish in aquariums nor heard of it before... does anyone know if we get them in Australia and anything about the fish itself...??? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita_ozfish Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Hi Hoges, They are not an uncommon fish and usually found in most cichlid LFS. Their common name is the parrot and females are the ones with the brighter colour. They are from Central America , very peaceful and breed readily in a tank situation. There were stacks of fry for sale very cheaply at the American show last weekend This is a fish that I am definitely going to get one day - they are really lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McCormick Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Hi Anita & Hoges, Sorry to be picky but they are Central American cichlids. They come from Lake Nicaragua. They should be easy to find in one of your LFS as they are pretty plentiful down here in Melbourne. They are great looking when they mature, a bit plain when young but more than make up for it when they get their spawning colours up. I hope you find some they are quite unique as they lay non adhesive eggs when they spawn, they have been known to bury the eggs to protect them, then unearth them again when danger has passed. Good Luck John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorroz Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 A very nice fish ,the males are easy to pick as they have brown checks in there unpaired fins, and as John has said lay non adhesive eggs usually in a pit they dig in the gravel.They are also one of a very few Americans that can still be imported into Australia,as long as they are over 5cms ,I think . Some very nice ones came into Australia through Melbourne a couple of years ago. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchar Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Hi hoges, They are indeed a lovely fish . I have a breeding pair ATM and will endeavour to take some pics. for you....the male is very camera shy. merjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoges Posted March 21, 2004 Author Share Posted March 21, 2004 okay so the parrot cichlid in question is not the same species as the 'blood parrot' that is used to breed those funny looking fish that often get coloured for photos and other garsley stuff??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Tank Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Hoges no they are not the same at all. The blood red is said to be a cross between the severum and (how it seems very unrealistic) something along the line of the goldfish. This is not my personal belief but i to was a bit confused with the whole thing. They are great community tank fish, real peaceful and the girls are great. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchar Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Hi hoges, No not related at all. I think the blood parrots are a cross between Red Devils and Gold Severums??? merjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Tank Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 i like your cross better merjo. My book is a bit outdated. MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citypainter Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Slippery little suckers at Kingsford had some recently. Worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchar Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Hi hoges, Here's a pic of my male parrot with his babies....although it is not a great shot Parrot pic. merjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeW Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 Hoges - I have an adult pair - they are lovely fish. Here's a pic of my male - he is around 10". Ppl at the NSWCS should be able to fix you up with some fry at the next meeting if you call Gus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discusdude Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 My male jumped out when i left a 2 inch gap in the cover glass now i am stuck with 3 females Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeW Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Hi Guys - Red blood parrots are almost certainly red devil hybrids. Not sure about the severum part though, I have my doubts. I've recently seen some red devil x black belts sub adults... these have an IDENTICAL body shape to the RBP. I suspect that in reality all these fish are is an Amphilophus spp (almost certainly citrinellum or labiatum) x with a Vieja species... Real parrot cichlids ie: Copora nicaraguense is a MUCH nicer fish . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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