Derp Fish! aka Blood Parrot Care Guide

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[@sambruno3072]

Can I keep just one in my 20 gallon tank because I don't want to upgrade

[@Fumango]

You could keep one in a 30 gallon or 36 bow tank

[@probablynot2123]

I already use sinking gel food for my other fish..could this be fed to a blood parrot as well??? THANK YOU

[@snoopysrc]

can u have 2 blood parrots in a 20gallon tank???????/

[@probablynot2123]

@@snoopysrc definitely not, I was hesitant to keep ONE in a 30 gal. It’s for the quality of life for the animal, so please don’t do that!

[@munafruit]

ethical concerns notwithstanding, i love blood parrots tbh. they are super personable, they have such great personalities and i think they're just adorable.

[@YurinanAcquiline]

Cory, "They can't eat other fish." Me * flashbacks to adorable red parrot fish chomping on rainbow shark* Me, "OK. Sure..."

[@cordiehigh2152]

zeaundra gayle I think that was a dead shark the video never showed the shark live going in the mouth

[@lightwavz]

Poor Fireball will never live that one down.

[@cljacobson27]

Lost a couple of other fish to my blood parrot.

[@murtlefoot2385]

I lost 32blind cave fish to my four blood parrot fish not impressed .

[@OldBon3s]

Seriously though!! You can do live feeds with them easily!! Also that have no problem with blood worms, they love them!! He is wrong about so many things it’s sad because people who don’t know better will believe him!

[@brianarreguin2972]

Just got my first order from the co-op yesterday. Your customer service is second to none!! Thanks for everything you've done for the fish keeping hobby Corey and team!!

[@kimc9023]

Had 3 together in a 125...the aggression is real. I had a male and two females and they formed a pair & did lay infertile eggs about 4 times. The third parrot had to stay on the far sides of the aquarium. The last female was 15+ years & very personable. She always knew where I was in the room and would be watching and following best she could. I was more sad for her then most after she passed. Like a little puppy.

[@petercsigo3314]

I'm sorry for your loss.I know the feeling. After five years, my yellow severum passed away. It was very hard.

[@rantsandreviews]

Thanks for giving the Derp some love. I keep 3 different types...Standard Blood Parrot, King Kong, and Red Ingot. They all do great in my new planted 115.

[@Ziggy203]

I was going to get a parrot next week and this video is exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks Cory.

[@onlyaquatics6916]

Cool! How is your parrot doing? I just got mine today

[@suzannebascara4294]

"They cant eat other fish" Fireball: observe.

[@missblueberrycsgo7945]

And eats rainbow shark

[@Jeff.Spacek83]

I used to have one that enjoyed eating ghost shrimp by pining them up against the glass. I love these fish, so much character. Thanks for putting them in the spotlight!

[@nobodyinparticular5346]

“They don’t really dig a lot” To everyone watching, yes they do dig a lot. It’s a way for them to make their own territory. If you own a blood parrot, please give it sand.

[@alexalexyou4406]

When I had one it would move the rocks with its mouth and body

[@nobodyinparticular5346]

Alex Alex? You Yes, some do that, and that’s good that they can adapt like that, however, there is always a risk of them choking, as well, as some of them ram their head into the ground, since they may not use their mouth to pick up the gravel, which can result in damage

[@AlexFrozenB]

@Reclusiarch Grimaldus mine just mated with a male firemouth cichlid and dug a nest for fry.

[@xXdutchieeeXx]

Will fine gravel do? I can’t buy large bags of sand anywhere where I live

[@SuperGankBros]

@@xXdutchieeeXx You don't have a Home Depot, Lowes, Tractor Supply, or ANYTHING similar around you? 20/40 pool filter sand and coal slag (Black Diamond Blasting Sand) work fantastic when used as sand and it costs between $5 and $10 for a 50lb bag.

[@Erebis1851]

Since you asked for ideas on future topics, I would like to see a show on what types of rocks and what they do to the water parameters and also types of woods for freshwater tanks. I have come to hate Dragon Stone due to the flaking. Love your videos and all the tips you give!

[@markrokycky1458]

Hi Cory. Last video you mentioned only 1 in 10 products you test make it into your shelves. Myself along with other people would love to see you review these products into a video. I've seen many KZbinrs- not necessarily fish KZbinrs test products on there videos- which get a lot of views. Just a recommendation, otherwise keep doing what you're doing. Wish we had such a good store in CT

[@justincarroll1836]

Same here, I'd love to see him on the east coast.

[@ericks02]

me too

[@turnipsucks6416]

Sounds interesting. Maybe a bi-quarterly review guide explaining some of the newer products that have come your direction, pro's, con's, etc. I'm sure this is asking much though. You have a ton on your plate with all the production and material you release as it is. But maybe one of your employee's could put that together for you...

[@BennyFlamenco]

I really love these guides! Life happened, with family and all wonders it comes with, so now I starting to build up my knowledge of keeping fish again. Been away from this hobby for several years now, feels like I'm back on square one... More of these guides please!

[@heatherhanson7754]

I have two .. got them when juvies.. and they get along great... now about a year old and are awesome fish.. they do love to have caves to hide and sleep in. I am glad u gave the BPs some love ..

[@bjdonohue6704]

Have u seen fireball he's on KZbin.

[@missblueberrycsgo7945]

Omg that little guy is so adorable!

[@Brick934]

He is so cute I have a cuter blood red parrot check my channel and you can see it

[@ClownWorldRebel]

I have juvenile Red Parrots, they have had no problem eating. They eat pellets, baby shrimp and blood worms without issue. I absolutely adore my babies they are funny to watch and have huge personalities.

[@nik1128]

Best fish I've ever had. So much personality.

[@juliespore]

I honestly wouldn’t keep one in a 29 because my standard blood got up to 8 inches. 3 in a 55 seems like really a stretch considering how big they get even if you do a bare tank. These fish do not stay small

[@CharleysAquaticNook]

Blood parrots are GREAT fish to keep!! Love this channel! 👍

[@fishiontanktics9356]

Love how they hunt for shrimp! And it Live food! I’ve had many that sleep under rocks and will lay on its side and sleep or hide. Great personalities! Always live plants!

[@caseymoen7143]

I have three parrots in a corner 56 gallon. I pared them with 15 corydoras and an orange pleco. A really fun tank to watch.

[@jp_zen3670]

Awesome video! I cant get enough of my parrot; so much personality.. Although, mine goes crazy for frozen bloodworms lol cheers!

[@audrisampson]

I was able do well keeping one in a 60 breeder. He ate flakes and LOVED those Aqueon bottom feeder disks.

[@CJBlack265]

Blood parrots: the mules of the aquarium hobby 💕👍 (btw, I like mules)

[@geslinam9703]

We just got a big aquarium in the front lobby where I work and there are 8 of these fish. The first week, whenever I went near the tank, they would all zip to the back of the tank and hide behind stuff….then peek out at me. Now, when they see me, they all come come right up to the glass….they seem like curious little puppies! So adorable. I’ve noticed they also all look slightly different, especially their eyes. Some have bigger irises, one has eyes that are all black. There are also a lot of black skirted tetras in the tank, and someone told me that the parrot fish would eventually start eating them. I hope not.

[@FreeSwimmer]

Cool Topic and Cool Fish ! I have kept several in past.. They get to a good size and live a decent time.. Mine were all over 8 years.. In optimal conditions, I believe several years longer is very realistic.. They are comical fish with great personalities.. Happy New Year !!

[@melissadeutsch5499]

All mine do is dig! They are constantly building up rocks. I had 3 in a 55 gallon with a algae eater. Now only 2. I think one female and other is male. When I had three they all got along but would always be 2 together then the third wheel off to the side. Lol..i love having them. They are real sweet when they come up to the glass. Mine will bang the tank lid when they want food. Lol...they will peck at your hand tho if you stick it in the water. When I have to move something in the tank I have to use a bowl lid to shield my hand. I have gotten pecked good a couple times. It just freaks me out. It's not a bite but it's odd. I have had mine for 4 years now. When I got them they were a totally different color. They are really neat fish. Everyone that comes over always goes to the tank and looks at them.

[@Zenith07]

Blood parrots actually do eat other Fishes :/ (smaller) even snails 👀 And they can actually hurt other fishes, especially other blood parrots, this can also stress them and could lead to death, this can happen in just one day i guess if it keeps happening, i felt bad for my blood parrot had to move out the two bullies to another tank. Also, make caves for them its really important, pipes are good especially if there color black in the inside, makes them feel safer. They do make like sands cause they can dig in it, but its not that important tbh as long as they have that cave like stuffs to hide in to Always take note that if ur willing to buy ur blood parrot a companion or partner like other blood parrots always consider having a plan what to do if they dont get a long, i found this out the hard way, and my blood parrot was harmed and stressed in the process :c Blood parrots are Aggressive fishes, but not all since they do have different personalities, but always have a plan what to do to the other if they dont get along

[@ulicesmartinez3611]

I would love to see a apistogramma guide

[@victoriapapesh6892]

My nephew just gave me a pair... Great information... Thank you so much 💝

[@UmarKhan-sq6zo]

Love them! Had them with some livebearers (Mollys and Platys) which it schooled with 🤣 It clashed with Electrick Blue Acara some times. But it was mostly to chase him away from its territory. Cool personality!

[@RavenDunbar]

I have two females. They are around 13 years old now. They like to make a mess of their substrate, digging holes and building hills with it. They do not get along with any other fish as they always try to eat them/bully them. There is only a large high-fin Pleco living with them now ... it's the only fish that seems to keep them in their place. They are neat fish, but you really have to watch them with other fish because sometimes they just really aren't that nice lol

[@ajw9975]

Deformed mouth, sure. But at least for mine, that didn't stop my parrots from devouring our neons, otos, amano shrimps, and snails. They've even managed 2" grasshoppers, no problem. They eat peas, kidney beans, lima beans easy peezy. They never seem to struggle with their food and outcompete everything else we have in our tank (pushing/shoving).

[@kindmama]

I wish I could call you. I have a 55g with a 6inch Raphael catfish, two 5in clown loaches, and 2 corydoras. I've fallen in love with the CUTEST blood parrot who's been at our LFS for months now. I wanna bring him home but I don't know if he'd be a good fit for my tank.

[@Lukksia]

2:44 LISTIN TO THIS! I got 2 and ended up having to rehome one

[@leeh9520]

Blood parrots grow quite big I have never heard that a 29 gallon is big enough for one I've always been told a 55 gallon is the smallest size for 1

[@AntMan_478]

Your right I have a 55 that houses 3 I thought I could get away with housing 4 but better not to risk overstocking the tank but I would say 3 parrots at max for a 55 they have plenty of room depending on shape of tank

[@richardm239]

i just got three little ones ,they are quite shy right now but they are so cute and quirky i love them

[@tinadoyle3803]

What do you feed them ?

[@richardm239]

@@tinadoyle3803 cichlid pellets .also frozen krill that i thaw under cold water and chop up to pieces that they can fit into their moths the krill is a really great supplemetary food loaded with lots of nutrients also helps with color

[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

I've not kept them. I sit on the fence with whether I like them or not, like I do with Glo Fish. I do like genetically altered (i.e. selectively bred) fish, such as long fin Plecos, etc., but that's about my limit. And, I actually think that True Parrots are a beautiful fish, so don't fully understand the deforming of them. Their color is nice, and that brings up another issue, injecting them with dyes. They look awesome Cory, especially with the Loaches. Happy New Year to you and yours!

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

" I do like genetically altered fish, such as long fin Plecos" Genetically altered? Selective breeding for a natural mutation =/= genetically altered.

[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

Thanks for the correction @@michaelmccarthy4077

[@nathanrileyschulz5862]

Goo fish where modified as embryos not living fish

[@kiri23234]

The issue with deformed fish like blood parrots is that these fish suffer a lot under their deformations. Blood parrots cannot eat, swimm, communicate, breath and reproduce like the original species of that fish. Glofish or fish with slightly longer fins don't suffer from their modifications.

[@CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

Point well made @@kiri23234 I also see them bullied in lfs as they're kept with other cichlids, and have little defense.

[@agod4788]

So about a month ago I had a blood parrot the size of a quarter in a 5 gallon, he got really big so I put him in a 30 gallon and got him a buddy, his buddy was really mean but then I got a 55 gallon, and got a peacock cichlid, jack dempsey, and a pike cichlid. One day (new years day) we found him dead at 7:00 AM. But now we have our old parrot (I could tell cause the mouth shape) and he went form a quarter to the size of my hand!

[@hendoftm4143]

Have one in with my African cichlids. Mixes in well, feeds well, none of the Africans bother it and he's fine with the others too. Lovely fish

[@LNX308]

Can you do a flowerhorn care guide next please

[@GD1_3]

I got one recently and when I get him home my wife says he looks like he's always 😃. Don't regret getting him. He's currently in my 48 bow front with a few swordtails, a coocoo catfish, and a common plecco for now. I definitely want to get him a friend.

[@mrswiggles2012]

Blood parrots do dig. I have 4 in my 125g and they constantly dig up my plants. I have to put rocks all rounds them. I may have to switch to fake plants to make it look nice with their great color.

[@koiCompetitions]

Audio on this is super good

[@juliansfish617]

"they can't eat other fish" fireball: allow me to introduce myself.

[@phantomlakdude]

Thank you I was about to buy 2 blood parrots in a 55

[@katinkakyara]

On you tube there was a blood parrot who eats a red tail shark, they can open there mounth and eat other fish.😉

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

Love these fish, I have two, one in my 55 with Oscars and the other in my 29 with guppies and smaller fish.

[@belle369]

They are so cute!! I was at a pet store today and I saw one, and I was saying hello. It seemed like he wanted to be pet, but I was playing with him through the tank window!

[@GabbyRocio]

They're soooo cute.

[@sheilarogge2461]

I KNEW IT.....EVERYONE had been telling me this fish wasnt the dirp fish.....I KNOW they are. They are breed from two other fish and they ended up being.....This. lol. I love them.

[@s7k561]

Your vids are fire they calm me down

[@jimharris2939]

Thank you for the blood parrot care guide vid. You read my mind.

[@peytonsmith1230]

My parrot DIGS like nothing I’ve ever seen. It’s wild

[@rachaeldouglass6237]

Thanks for this info. I miss my parrot Jakell. I found if the pellet is the same size a betta pellet these guys will divower them.

[@christinemartin4316]

They are fully capable of eating other fish. It is a dice roll. Faster fish like giant Danios are less likely to be eaten. All fish have to sleep some time though. Feed them well twice daily.

[@litoloco4fish]

Love the video !!!! I was just thinking of getting some for one of my tanks!!! I'm sold

[@BigCityBettas]

Derp fish for sure. Your description of their eating habits was hilarious!

[@NatetheGreater]

I kept one in a 40 breeder planted tank as a centerpiece, destroyed my bacopa forest by swimming through it, otherwise a great fish. Mine was happy at a pH of 8.4

[@margaretolson8182]

Thank you Cory. I wish your store was close to me instead of the crappy tiny one that's in my town. The owner is a nut job.

[@nealsloman1750]

I have 3 baby parrots and they eat anything I throw in there. Cool fish.

[@HappyCamperTales]

What a coincidence, we were looking at these at a store this week.

[@LeslieTown911]

I just adopted a huge blood parrot. One of his eyes is blurry. What can I do for him? He's 8 years old.

[@daveyant3812]

Cool Cory I'm glad you like blood parrots i do too

[@mitchyboy1397]

hey cory ive got a couple of other mid size fish in my 100 gallon do you reckon i should put 2 or 3 in there or just even 1?

[@Brantov]

Very nice video, happy new Year!

[@danw4765]

They are so cute

[@sauce163]

I got one from my local petstore and it had a mouth similar to a red devil!

[@NotRuyaki]

im pretty late but i have 3 parrotfishes at home 2 adults and 1 juvvenile (I seperated them because the adults would bully the smaller juvvenile (when i had 2 juvveniles one of them died of the adults) planning to upgrade it from a 15 gallon to a 55 gallon

[@cameronrogers333]

I see you have a video shot of a boood parrot with tiger barbs? Is that ok because I’m thinking of doing that? Or will the barbs nip at their find

[@NotEpoch]

best intro ever :D this should be a meme! "ok, so lets talk about the blood parrot aka derp fish" lol. I nerded out on the white dwarf parrots, hope to keep them one day

[@vigilante9259]

I have a pair of 3 Inch blood parrots, will they attack if I put pair of 2 Inch platinum parrots? since there are smaller than the blood parrots

[@cancerniggapenis4898]

I have 3 blood parrots and 3 oscars in a 29 gallon tank for now there really small tho like all the fish are 2-3 inches they will go into a 150 gallon soon, there doing good now they Have plenty of room not really any fighting

[@scottnahler4027]

Please consider doing severums next.

[@toamaiusdvignir9468]

Hey Corey, I know this is an old video so it is okay if you never see this comment. However, if you do, I have a question. My sister in law got 3 blood parrots, only 1 has a tail fin. The others do not are they different species or are the other 2 deformed? They swim fine, just no tail fin.

[@MediTANKtion]

Hey! Is an fx4 too much flow for a 125 gallon for blood parrots?

[@narles32]

I love love love my parrots! They are so cute a really like attention.

[@AffordAqua]

My Parrots are terrified of the tiger barbs. Bad combination Cory. They used to have to hide from them.

[@sisneric]

I love blood parrot cichlid I started with 2 orange ones now I have 2 blood parrot cichlid and 2 polar blue parrot and 2 platinum parrots I'm looking for the yellow 1s and live in Pittsburgh Pa any suggestions on where I can get them.

[@patjesscole2709]

How do you feel about the parrot convicts there are some on aquabid I like them lot but trying to get some more information about them

[@ongphin231]

Good informed n care n guide. Hope more video coming talking about king kong parrot fish everythings about fish parrot. Thanks.

[@andrewmfreeman2993]

Hey cory Could you do a apistogramma cacatuoides care guide video id really appreciate it. Thanks love your videos.

[@purplepapaya26]

I have 2 parrot fish in 125 gallon. They are close to 15 years old. I’ve never had a heater in the tank. I’m in souther California. Water is prob in the low 60s I’m guessing. I’m wondering if I should get a heater or just let them be?

[@jakemayola2838]

Is it ok if I put 1 of them in a 40 gallon community tank wth gouramis, mollies, barbs, and other fish like that?

[@mindplacesllc1156]

Hi newbie here, I currently have a community tank with brackish water 80 degrees. 3 platy and 2 guppy 38 gallons can I add one of these?

[@CallMeMark_]

Hey Cory, I was wonder what I could put in my 5 gallon, I know rule of thumb is one inch per gallon but I can support 10 gallons. Can i have a medium centerpiece (like a dwarf or honey gourami) and 5-7 tetras?

[@VengreAngelPasilan]

How often should the water filters be change? And should I buy new ones?

[@adeelshaikh2129]

Happy new year nice video

[@princessshannon7696]

I have wanted one for years. But I can't afford the gear and tank I need for them yet. But it will happen

[@Shelzbells]

They are cute fish... never kept them though.

[@maulikvyas2384]

I am trying to do a community show tank! Would I be able to do only one blood parrot? Or do they have to be in groups?

[@Freshwaterfish_foliage]

Could I put one in with my single electric blue acara in a 40 breeder? 🤔

[@cutefish7317]

Does anyone know what fish they use to create these hybrid fish ? I read only breeders in Taiwan know the secret how to breed them. Are they all imported from Taiwan ? I hope Aquarium Co-Op can video the blood parrot farm in Taiwan. Blood parrot is so popular is sold in every aquarium store.

[@sir240s]

My blood parrot freaking eats everything big and small top and bottoms. And it digs everything

[@donnahudson6756]

Could u please tell me the food you feed yours. The name of it. I wanna make sure my babys get the best

[@kennethsteele1549]

Can you do a frontosa cichild care Guide

[@Thomas.T8]

Hi Aquarium Co Op!!! Love your videos! Amazing work. I have a very answered question that is causing me trouble. Can they live with angelfish? I have 3 fully grown and 3 juveniles. I really hope they will work out! Everyone tells mEe NOOO. Tank is 100gallons Thanks a million!

[@marklesterfelipe3417]

Hi. Can you give me some recommendation of what fish(cichlids) can i put with my blood parrot fish. Thank you very much!

[@johnbaptiste6497]

I have a convict with mine, they get along well and they share a 45 gallon with a vanilla lobster which neither can harm and they have tons of room as well as a lot of personality and colour to the tank. Might get a blue lobster in a month and call it good.

[@margiemargie5]

I have one but all he does is hide. Hardly comes out to eat even. I have to feed him in his little cave. I'm about ready to remove all the decor in the tank. Very frustrating. I've had him about 4 months. When do they finally come out and swim around?

[@joecostic9348]

My blood parrot has been with me for 5 years. He was in my first 30 gallon tank in my apartment, now hes the centerpiece in my 125. He is starting to get lighter in color. Is there anything I can do for him?