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Here is a complete and detailed profile of the White Polar Parrot Fish (also known as White Parrot Cichlid or Polar Blue Parrot Fish):
🐟 White Polar Parrot Fish – Full Information Guide
✅ Common Names:
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White Polar Parrot
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Polar Parrot Cichlid
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Polar Blue Parrot Fish (white morph)
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Polar White Parrot Cichlid
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Polar Parrot Hybrid
🔬 Scientific Classification:
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Scientific Name: No official species name (it is a hybrid)
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Parent Species: Typically a cross between:
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Blood Parrot Cichlid (Amphilophus × Cichlasoma)
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Convict Cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata)
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Family: Cichlidae
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Origin: Bred in captivity (not found in nature)
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Type: Hybrid freshwater cichlid
📏 Appearance & Size:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Color | Solid pearl white or creamy white body; may have light blue hues under certain lighting |
| Shape | Rounded, stocky body with a parrot-like beak head (compressed mouth) |
| Size | 4 – 6 inches (10 – 15 cm) in adulthood |
| Fins | Large rounded dorsal and anal fins; may develop long trailing fin extensions |
| Eyes | Often bright red or orange in color |
🧠 Behavior and Temperament:
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Semi-aggressive but less hostile than pure cichlids
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Can be territorial, especially during breeding or in small tanks
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Intelligent, social, and interactive with their owners
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Best kept with similarly sized or robust fish
🌡️ Tank Requirements:
| Requirement | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | Minimum 30 gallons for one; 55+ gallons for a group |
| Temperature | 24°C – 28°C (75°F – 82°F) |
| pH Level | 6.5 – 7.5 |
| Water Hardness | 6 – 20 dGH |
| Filtration | Strong filtration required (they are messy eaters) |
| Aeration | Good oxygenation is important |
| Lighting | Moderate – enhances their white color |
| Substrate | Sand or smooth gravel |
| Decor | Rocks, driftwood, caves – provide hiding spots |
| Plants | Use hardy plants or artificial; they may dig or uproot |
🐠 Tank Mates:
| Compatible | Avoid |
|---|---|
| Other Polar Parrots | Very small fish (they may get bullied or eaten) |
| Firemouth Cichlids | Fin-nippers like Tiger Barbs |
| Severums | Aggressive cichlids unless tank is large |
| Rainbowfish, Giant Danios, Plecos | Fragile species like guppies or shrimp |
Keep with fish of similar size and temperament
🍽️ Diet:
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Staple | High-quality cichlid pellets or color-enhancing granules |
| Live/Frozen | Bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia |
| Vegetables | Blanched spinach, peas, zucchini |
| Treats | Freeze-dried krill or shrimp, insects |
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Feed 1–2 times a day
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Do not overfeed – remove uneaten food
🧬 Breeding:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Pairing | Monogamous pairs may form, especially if raised together |
| Breeding Type | Egg-layer, substrate spawner |
| Spawning Behavior | Clean flat rock or surface, guard territory aggressively |
| Egg Count | 100 – 300 eggs per spawn |
| Parental Care | Both parents may guard the eggs and fry |
| Fertility | Some hybrids may be infertile, though Polar Parrots are often fertile unlike Blood Parrots |
❤️ Health & Care:
| Common Problems | Prevention |
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| Swim bladder issues | Don’t overfeed; offer peas occasionally |
| Internal parasites | Quarantine new fish, feed quality food |
| Hole-in-the-head disease | Maintain clean, oxygen-rich water |
| Fin rot/fungal infections | Keep water parameters stable and stress low |
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Perform 30–40% water changes weekly
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Maintain stable water temperature
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Use quality filter media and dechlorinated water
🕰️ Lifespan:
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8 – 12 years in well-maintained aquariums
🧾 Summary Table:
| Feature | Details |
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| Type | Freshwater hybrid cichlid |
| Size | 4 – 6 inches |
| Color | White or pearly |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive |
| Diet | Omnivorous |
| Tank Size | 30 – 55+ gallons |
| Breeding | Substrate spawner (often fertile) |
| Lifespan | 8 – 12 years |
| Care Level | Easy to moderate |
🌟 Key Highlights of White Polar Parrot:
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✅ Peaceful compared to other cichlids
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✅ Attractive white color with a rounded "parrot" body
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✅ Can live alone or in small groups
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✅ Easy to feed and hardy in community tanks
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✅ Beautiful addition to planted or decorative aquariums
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