Cichlid Parrot Blue Polar
$9.38
- Date Received: 03/30/2026
- Size: 1-1.5"
- LOC: 182
38 in stock
| Care Level | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Diet | Omnivorous (flake, freeze dried, pellet, frozen, vegetables, live foods) |
| Water Conditions | Stable Parameters are Key, |
| Max Size | up to 5 inches |
| Scientific Name | Amatitlania nigrofasciata hybrid |
| Minimum Tank Size | 30 to 40+ gallons recommended for a community setup |
| Compatibility | Suitable Tank Mates include Bolivian Rams, Electric Blue Acaras, Firemouths, and Blood Parrot Cichlids. Medium-to-Large Fast-Moving Fish: Giant Danios, Swordtails, Silver Dollars, and Tiger Barbs. Scavengers & Bottom Dwellers: Corydoras catfish, Bristlenose (BN) Plecos, Yoyo or Zebra Loaches, and Borneo suckers. Robust Tetras & Rainbowfish: Emperor Tetras, Skirted Tetras, and Neon Rainbowfish. |
| Avoid Housing With | Tiny or Delicate Fish: Neon tetras, guppies, and small minnows will eventually be chased, fin-nipped, or eaten once the cichlids mature. Invertebrates: Dwarf shrimp and snails are usually treated as snacks. Aggressive Monsters: Avoid heavy African rift lake cichlids or large aggressive cichlids that could severely harm or stress them out. |
| Location | 182 |
| Date Received | 03/30/2026 |
| Current Size | 1-1.5" |
Description
Cichlid Parrot Blue Polar
The Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid is a small, man-made hybrid freshwater fish bred by crossing a Blood Parrot Cichlid with a Convict Cichlid. They grow to about 3 to 5 inches and are known for its striking ice-blue coloration and compact, stocky body. They are semi-aggressive and territorial; they can be feisty or nippy, especially when pairing up or breeding, though they are generally milder than full-sized standard convict cichlids. Minimum Tank Size of 30 gallons for a single fish or a small pair; 40 to 55 gallons or larger is recommended if keeping them with other compatible tank mates.
Prefer a substrate of sand or smooth gravel with plenty of caves, rocks, and driftwood to break line-of-sight and provide hiding spots. They love to dig. They thrive on a varied diet of high-quality cichlid pellets, micro-pellets, frozen or live foods (like brine shrimp and bloodworms), and occasional blanched vegetables (peas, spinach). Best housed with other semi-aggressive, robust medium-sized cichlids, larger tetras, or bottom-dwellers like loaches and sturdy catfish. Avoid tiny, slow-moving, or delicate community fish (such as small guppies or neon tetras) that might fit into their mouths or get bullied.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 lbs |
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Select MOQ - ea,5,10 lot |
ea, '5@6.50ea, '10@5.50ea |
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