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Here is a complete and detailed guide to the Yellow Parrot Fish, a bright and eye-catching freshwater hybrid popular in home aquariums:
🐟 Yellow Parrot Fish – Full Information Guide
✅ Common Names:
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Yellow Parrot Fish
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Yellow Blood Parrot Cichlid
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Lemon Parrot Fish
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Golden Parrot Fish
🔬 Scientific Classification:
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Scientific Name: Hybrid (no official scientific name due to hybrid origin)
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Parent Species: Primarily a cross between:
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Amphilophus citrinellus (Midas Cichlid)
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Paraneetroplus synspilus (Redhead Cichlid) or other cichlids
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Family: Cichlidae
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Origin: Man-made hybrid, developed in Taiwan in the late 20th century
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Habitat in Nature: None – does not exist in the wild
📏 Physical Description:
| Feature | Description |
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| Size | 6 – 8 inches (15 – 20 cm) in adulthood |
| Color | Bright lemon-yellow or golden yellow body |
| Shape | Rounded body, curved back, and beak-like mouth (parrot-shaped) |
| Fins | Fan-shaped dorsal and anal fins; rounded tail |
| Mouth | Small, fixed opening; limited ability to close fully (caused by hybrid genetics) |
🧠 Behavior and Temperament:
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Generally peaceful, though slightly territorial
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Suitable for community tanks with similarly sized fish
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Intelligent and responsive to owners
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Can be shy at first but become active and curious over time
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May rearrange gravel or decor
🌡️ Aquarium Requirements:
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | 30 gallons for one, 55+ gallons for a pair or community |
| Temperature | 24°C – 28°C (75°F – 82°F) |
| pH Level | 6.5 – 7.4 |
| Water Hardness | 6 – 18 dGH |
| Filtration | Strong filtration (they are messy eaters) |
| Substrate | Fine gravel or sand |
| Décor | Caves, smooth rocks, driftwood – provide hiding spaces |
| Plants | Use hardy or artificial plants – they may uproot or nibble live plants |
| Lighting | Moderate (enhances yellow coloration) |
| Lid | Recommended – may jump occasionally |
🐠 Compatible Tank Mates:
| Compatible | Avoid |
|---|---|
| Other Blood Parrots or Cichlid Hybrids | Small fish (e.g., guppies, neon tetras – may get bullied or eaten) |
| Severums, Firemouths | Aggressive cichlids like Oscars (unless tank is large) |
| Rainbowfish, Giant Danios | Fin-nippers like Tiger Barbs |
| Plecos, Loaches, Silver Dollars | Shrimp or snails (may be eaten) |
🟡 Best kept with peaceful or semi-aggressive medium to large fish
🍽️ Diet:
| Type | Examples |
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| Staple Food | Sinking cichlid pellets or granules |
| Frozen/Live | Bloodworms, brine shrimp, krill |
| Vegetables | Blanched peas, zucchini, spinach |
| Color Enhancers | Foods with carotenoids to maintain yellow/golden color |
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Feed once or twice daily
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Avoid overfeeding
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Choose food that’s small enough to fit in their semi-functional mouths
🧬 Breeding:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Pairing | Forms pair bonds if raised together |
| Spawning Type | Egg-layer (substrate spawner) |
| Breeding Behavior | Territory guarding, cleaning rock or flat surface |
| Eggs | Up to 200–300 eggs per spawn |
| Hatching | 2 – 3 days after laying |
| Fertility | Many Yellow Parrots are infertile, but some can breed successfully |
| Fry Care | Parents may protect eggs and fry if fertilization is successful |
For best breeding results, raise 4–6 juveniles and allow natural pair bonding.
❤️ Health and Care:
| Issue | Prevention |
|---|---|
| Swim Bladder Problems | Avoid overfeeding, feed peas occasionally |
| Hole-in-the-Head Disease | Keep water clean; use vitamin-rich foods |
| Bacterial Infections | Avoid injury; maintain stable water parameters |
| Digestive Issues | Use fiber-rich and varied diet |
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Perform weekly water changes (30–40%)
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Maintain stable temperature and pH
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Avoid sharp decorations that may injure their rounded bodies
🕰️ Lifespan:
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8 – 12 years (can live longer with excellent care)
🧾 Summary Table:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Freshwater hybrid cichlid |
| Color | Bright lemon or golden yellow |
| Size | 6 – 8 inches |
| Temperament | Peaceful to semi-aggressive |
| Tank Size | 30 – 55+ gallons |
| Diet | Omnivorous |
| Breeding | Moderate success (some infertile) |
| Lifespan | 8 – 12 years |
| Care Level | Easy to moderate |
🌟 Key Highlights of Yellow Parrot Fish:
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🌞 Eye-catching bright yellow color
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🧠 Smart and social behavior
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🐠 Hardy and adaptable to a range of tank conditions
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🏡 Perfect centerpiece fish for medium to large tanks
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🎨 Comes in a variety of bright hybrid colors — yellow being one of the most popular
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