Red Blood Parrot Cichlid Care - Tank Behavior Community

[@blackkaiser3705]

03:38 is what you came for.

[@GirlTalksFish]

Thank you! That was helpful. 😊

[@hauntedsoul1000]

I love watching this guy but he goes off topic quit often....thank you

[@GouramiNatural]

Lol

[@charliebankston636]

Thank you

[@hopeangelicachan6294]

@@GirlTalksFish did not expect to see you here! Hi im a fan 🥰

[@MurleeHarrisREALTR1]

Great information. I love Blood Parrots. I have 11 among 3 tanks all of which I raised from babies and are hugh grown fish with 1 baby and 2 juvenile. You are so right about them having much personality. I play with them and they love it and will sit in my hand. Your Parrots are beautiful and again thank you for sharing and allowing me to share mine...

[@CharleysAquaticNook]

Yess! Mg BPs are such characters!!! [especially when I hand feed them] they go nuts for bloodworms! I poated some videos on my channel of this. HILARIOUS!

[@thaidelski]

Had mine for a year and he stares at me when I'm in the kitchen. Just sits in the corner hovering watching. I've had others that were very shy, but this one also jumps out and grabs peas out of my fingertips. So fun to have and very individual in personality.

[@calicooley8181]

"Women love Blood Parrots" My husband is laughing at me for forcing a 75 gallon tank with 5 parrots on him! 😂😂😜🙃

[@CharleysAquaticNook]

Lolol! I have 4 parrots in my 75 gal! They are just so frisky and funny to watch!

[@jordynarklie5827]

I have four really want more but don’t want to over stock I have a 75 bowfront

[@larawaldron7878]

We love them because they smile at you :)

[@chrissimpson5597]

Like your video, you are really down to earth and come across friendly and not a "Mr Aquatics Arrogant Expert" like so many of the other guys do. Nice job. Keep up the great work!!!

[@latikabanerji5241]

Yes! They have the most social personality! I love mine!

[@brandonskelly35]

Just got my first parrot. Third tank 55 gallon. Thanks for the tips!

[@yvettedotson3852]

Ig your still around,I just stumbled across your page. I have a blood parrot and have had him for almost 10 years. I have a water heater... he's ALWAYS had one. I live jn Arizona and It's winter time now and he seems to be ALOT calmer and slow swimming now. I've never really paid attention until now but I was wondering if maybe it's some kind of hibernation?

[@parksmuscletruckgarage1073]

I have one blood parrot in a 20 gallon and it’s the only fish in the tank he’s about 3-4 inches and is real shy.How can I make it not shy?

[@B奶茶]

You need a bigger tank dude

[@CharleysAquaticNook]

Love my blood parrots! Definitely have been working on BP care videos for my channel! They are such a great fish!

[@Dante-tt5bz]

Can they be alone? I only have one I used to have two but one died. He or she seems ok though but should I get him or her a companion?

[@aquatics8453]

So what happened to the your 1st blood parrot

[@trentbohm7193]

I just got two blood parrot Cichlids, they seemed fine when I got them but two days later they were both laying still on the substrate like they were dead, then I put food in the tank and they popped back up and ate like they were just fine? Is this common for them to just lay on the floor? I’ve had them before and I don’t remember them doing that. Am I doing something wrong? Please help I don’t want them to die!

[@cordiehigh2152]

I just got a blood parrot and I love it ! Love his big eyes and how he peeks his head out of hiding and notice these fish like to go in a verticals position when scared

[@smm2k13]

What about those jelly beans parrots? Are the dyed?

[@romeojaundoo6191]

I love your channel -❤️

[@dbr1310]

You’re great and I love your channel. I’m glad I’m not the only one who over builds.

[@neggy]

why my blood.parrot always hiding when im feeding them.. afraid.of human

[@biggaizbetta]

What temperature should I keep the water for my parrot cichlids

[@vladimhierostos7771]

hmm maybe 75 to 84

[@aquariumhacksbymarcus5653]

Never can go wrong with blood parrots got 4 myself. One thing to mention is the price these fish can get quite expensive greAt video

[@androidski2756]

Not really. At my local fish store they are 14 bucks

[@nah6430]

Here in Alaska they're 21 for the Orange and 18 for the purple

[@StoneAquatics]

Can you keep one parrot with one veija red head? In a 30 gallon and parrots been alone for about 2 years

[@rugerkidd2076]

why do some BPCs have more pronounced snouts than others?

[@rob93aquatics]

I always see them and they make me want a pair of them each time I see them 👍💪

[@u.c4183]

Do you think this fish will eat my smaller fish ? For example guppy, zebra loach ?

[@40rtyrolls31]

Can I keep them with neon tetras 🥺🥺 theyre my favorite fish

[@adrianam.12]

What do you do when you get a new fish and you already have one

[@BigChief1529]

If I did put them in a 40 Breeder how many could go in the tank

[@sayantanichatterjee1626]

I have 4 blood parrots in 6ft tank. I have canister filter and top filter. Can you please tell me why they are developing small black spots on their back. And I take care like you said in videos. I'm worried about them. Suggest something.

[@joshskov2134]

I've heard they grow out of the black dots after awhile. I hope your fish are doing alright.

[@goldiefox7128]

They look so tiny in Petco o-o do they all grow big? 0-0

[@1uhot426]

Same can be said bout common plecos, they get up to two feet lol

[@kenna6903]

Can I keep on with my 2 1/2 inch turtle?

[@ronnierexx]

Thanks for this! I just got 2 almost fully grown ones and their the first fist in my 300 gal.

[@bretterickson4005]

What about current???? Do they like average current or is it best to throw a power head in a 55 gallon for these fish ?

[@biggaizbetta]

I need an answer to this question as well

[@chrisdittmer5502]

Are Blood parrots, red texas, or red terrors able to defend themselves better from my 5 star general cichlids?

[@lauraarmenis4203]

Ours just layed eggs. A day later there was only 1/4 left. So I separated them with divider screen. But then I read they eat them if fungus develops. So what's the right thing to do, let them eat the eggs or separate. And then once they hatch, then what , leave them together, or keep separated?

[@mindplacesllc1156]

Can blood parrots live in brackish water?

[@leeh9520]

no

[@JoseGarcia-oi5tm]

What’s the difference between King Kong Parrot cichlid and regular blood parrot cichlid?

[@ncartsyfartsycraftsandsuch]

1 of mine is getting black on it is this normal? looks like the black on yours

[@andjusticeforall603]

So funny my girlfriend begged me to get a blood parrot female do love them but they are an awesome fish very cool with a lot of personality I keep mine with an Oscar they seem to be best friends

[@sudiptohalder3120]

Can I keep them with African Cichleds if they are same size ?

[@nicoleellis8459]

We have a 75gal, upgrading to 125gal within a year. 3 baby/young red parrots, 2 angelfish, 2 catfish, and a pleco.

[@joanhymer1475]

what are the fish in the tank behind you at the beginning of the video the cream color ones with the black ones?

[@Jun-jy1cr]

I got few BP with my Flowerhorn. Awesome fish

[@piyushgupta1606]

What???? Are they really compatible?? Does Flowehorn make a good tankmate for BP?

[@vladimhierostos7771]

@@piyushgupta1606 yeah got mine with a male flowerhorn and they have peace but still you need a ton of hiding spots

[@nickybee800]

New subscribers! Love this info- thank you

[@John-jc2xr]

How about using crushed coral for the blood parrots? And while I’m at it angel fish?

[@murphyborges2955]

Can I keep them with walking catfish? Please reply cuz I have like 2 5inch and 1 about 3inch.

[@bdaquatics7584]

They've got a bum rap. They aren't aggressive at all. I put mine in a 30 gallon tank with 7 tiger barbs and they are living in harmony ✌

[@piyushgupta1606]

I have 4 BP, 2 tiger Barb and 1 pleco. What else can I add? Should I increase my tiger barbs? May I add Convict cichlid or Texas or any other? They all are quite small right now.. and I shall be moving them in a bigger tank. Thank you in advance 😁

[@nightfire540]

@Piyush Gupta Id get more tiger barbs. I went from 6 to 15 in a 65 gallon with other tropical fish and a turtle! They are so much more active now in larger numbers

[@garlicsaucespill9482]

Will they bully each other if I get just two? Also I read that sand is best because they like to borrow but I’m not sure.. I want gravel to be fine because that’s what’s in my tank currently

[@davidwright4976]

No.. I have two and there best mates! I have gravel not sand and they both help each other dig pits out they have lived together for 3 years but they do gang up on new fish for the fist few days but otherwise happy and friendly

[@Shieldstime_1972]

Wow great stuff my friend

[@edaddycliquefitness2420]

So much for nice timid. Got one bully of a parrot. Fitting name "Fireball"

[@mcmasteryoda220]

edaddyclique Fitness he ate your rainbow shark?

[@bizuana7484]

Do they go alon with discus?

[@thelargepanda]

very informal and accurate, you gave me a little more confidence with my first set up and blood parrot. hes slightly turning white now but i did just get him 3 days ago and added a big decor piece in the middle of the tank. any other suggestions to promote a happy healthy fish as in decorations they will like or any tips to make him as comfortable as possible ? thanks again keep the videos coming!

[@TheShadowpro13]

Sounds like ick

[@FLIPMODE630]

I ❤️blood parrots

[@brennat3663]

I have a 55g with a Juvenile Blood Parrot and a juvenile Jack Dempsey. I was think about adding a couple more cichlids to make the Jack Dempsey more comfortable. Can I add more tank mates and what kinds. I was think some black convicts?

[@Pesticide7G]

Did you get to add more?

[@clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957]

My parrot fish is my absolute favorite

[@chotababy6830]

Hey, I have 4 ciclids in my aquarium... I have had them for almost a week now, and they only lay behind a plant that is there in the aquarium... Is there a way I can help them out of there

[@piyushgupta1606]

Are they Blood parrots?

[@fyshkabob]

I just got a red blood parrot cihclid. a black convict cihclid, and a high finned spotted plecostomus. Right now I'm keeping them in a 20 gallon tank but once they start getting bigger I plan to upgrade. Was wondering what kind of fish i could add in the future?

[@MrSliverguy]

Get a Oscar too bro

[@fyshkabob]

Cold bold I ended up getting a red spotted severum

[@ferlainreddy6786]

Hey can i keep my reedfish with a blood parrot

[@closetocreamy]

Mines only 2 months old and shes already as big as my hand

[@pancudowny]

Although I don't recommend them because of their maximum growth size, you can keep Iridescent Sharks with them without problems.

[@ethantodd9947]

So I just purchased my first blood parrot I’ve had pretty much every African chiclid under the sun jack demsys jewls and this guy is he most aggressive fish I have ever had. I had him in a 55 with Baja sharks and he ripped them to pieces. He is just out for blood. I tried moving the decor around and he attacked my hand. I’m pretty sure I’ve got an outlier as far as these fish go but any tips for anything I can get to calm him down

[@PalmerAquatics]

Yeah i see this case sometimes with blood parrots.. theyre either really nice and outgoing or crazy and attack your hand.. These situations are hard to deal with.. if it were me I would put him with other predators and see what happens but watch carefully

[@DebmalyaD]

Do Blood Parrots get along with the live plants in a planted aquarium?

[@sunaymukherjee7576]

Never in your wildest dreams... keep them with live plants...mine freaking destroyed the whole 60g aquarium in a snap

[@fadedecho6997]

Would a blood parrot eat my platies?

[@tanveertr3899]

Buddy!! Blood parrot fishes having black spots... Is it good or bad??? Plzz tell me

[@piyushgupta1606]

Stress causes black spots or black marks on them.. it is temporary..

[@Ivansgarage212]

He said you need to feed they natural food from the wild but blood parrots are man made 😂😂

[@satanicduality7035]

🙃

[@phylr3983]

Computers are man made. Robotic fish = man made. Parrot Cichlids are still FISH. Funny looking little moody fellows maybe, but still FISH.

[@demetrioanderson5618]

So what ? If they came from mars you would still need to feed it natràl foods #Reaching

[@colinmonachus5920]

They’re technically south/Central American cichlids. So, feed the food naturally available to the fish in South and Central America.

[@jco1568]

BRO HUMANS ARE MAN MADE BUT NEED FOOD FROM THE WILD 😂😂😂

[@EphemeralProductions]

That one at the end, she's so funny :)

[@takiyagenji9202]

Can parrot fish and blood parrot mix in tank???

[@kimberlygriffith2322]

Hi ! I have a blood parrot and love it! He was first in a 20 high now in a 38. He loves raw salmon. He has a few neon and striped tetras as tank mates and one new sucker fish. They are all happy happy! Only thing to know is blood parrots will rearrange their tank ! Lol

[@l.o.r410]

Did your tetras survive? lol.

[@luvmy2day551]

FEMALE HERE✔️🧡MY BLOOD PARROT BARBERA❤️

[@alexhp893]

Love your videos🙌

[@AwkwardVlogss]

I just got my first one about a week ago, and noticed she started turning black In some parts... is this normal? I’ve tested my water and everything is okay as far as it being established... Also, she has plenty of places to hide and she’s eating and pooping regularly lol... any clue why this could be??

[@MmmDnBbitch]

Awkward Vlogs's I'm fairly new to this hobby but I do keep blood parrots. One thing I know for sure (& one thing I had to learn the hard way) is black spots on a Blood Parrot are stress spots. It's kinda nice/ convenient in a way. Your fish is able to alert you to a potential problem before it's too late. Unfortunately I'm not much help on the diagnosis/ remedy side of things yet. Maybe someone on here can help with some more experience/ ideas?

[@AwkwardVlogss]

MmmDnBbitch thanks for the help! I ended up buying her a terra-cotta pot so she could hide in and they went away in a couple of days.

[@pancudowny]

This is a sign of stress. Since you just got them, they're trying to acclimate to the tank... And you! (hence the stress marks) Once they become accustomed to both, the marks will disappear and--if there's a pairing--begin mating. I have a few videos of Parrot Cichlids doing the pairing ritual, so stop by my channel if you want to see how they do it.😊

[@rayr.6568]

i got a panda parrot but she lost her black spots. Any advice on how to make the spots appear again?

[@rolandsalas]

I just read that the spots are caused by stress,..

[@shannonleeann5643]

I have always wanted blood parrots it will be a little longer before I can get them

[@ethantodd9947]

Hey, love the channel, so I picked up 2blood parrots the other day, and I noticed that one of them a “head bulge” wasn’t as prominent as the other This particular blood parrot is also crazy aggressive. He also has some very un promate silver spots on his tail. Could he be a hybrid with a Texas or something?

[@slickchick5811]

Parrots have a variety of personalities. Some are timid and some are super aggressive. They definitely get more aggressive as they get big.

[@kejuanhodges6199]

Can you keep them with gromnis

[@lolaquaticspoo5557]

Probably not because gouramis are aggressive and territorial fish.

[@kejuanhodges6199]

@@lolaquaticspoo5557 what else could add with them cause i tried adding a blood parrot in with my blue gouramis and my rbp kept attack him every time he swam by

[@thekoolkidd9524]

I have 2 blood parrots with my blue gouramis

[@ashaf4530]

205kejuan TV lol didn’t have a problem with my 3 inch blue gor he was king of the tank had fish as small as neons with him it all depends on the fish 40 gall btw

[@aswankaran546]

can we have a blood parrot fish

[@ian281]

Has anyone noticed that some fish websites are stupid? Like for example a website said a Blood Parrot needs a minimum of 30 gallons and then it says a group of 3 Bolivian rams need 55, like wtf???

[@bradphillip9392]

AWESOME VIDEO

[@max53178]

I need an algae eater to be well with my blood parrot. I have had a regular precocious that became over a foot long that killed my parrot. I need to find an algae eater that won’t harm my parrot fish.

[@squiddart]

If u still need them, take ottos

[@EchoAirsoft7]

Hey Palmer! I’ve watched almost all your videos and I have yet to see one on two fish I keep together in my South American community tank and I need some help! Can you make a video on the salvini and synspilum please that would be amazing!

[@PalmerAquatics]

EchoAirsoft7 I’ll try to squeeze this in 👌

[@Heavennevaeh17]

Hello there! I've been waiting you since last few months and when i have my 1st tank. Parrot was cool but since i have a lot of hiding spots i can't find some of them even feeding time. I kept them with other many fish in my community tank. I got the angel fish, pink cichlids, tiger barbs, catfish, rainbow flish, gold fish some danios and you can call me insane but i tried to put a baby pacu in there and turns out great but it's only temporary. Once my predator tank is finish I'll transfer them in there. I ordered 6x2x3 tank. It's my first time in this hobby but i was addicted already😂 Loved your videos and i kept on watching every night. From Philippines

[@EdMcCornhole]

I have two, they got too big in an african cichlid tank so put in a new tank. The bigger one is bullish but quite personable. It hated when i put my hand in tank and moved objects and rocks around. Would bite me..but I love em. Lol

[@ApalakBanerjee]

Palmer fish make a video on all of your fishes in yur aquarium gallery.👍 Ps : Can goldfish, angelfish & neon tetra live together in the same tank.

[@pancudowny]

Apalak Banerjee Goldfish aren't exactly recommended, but I have seen Koi Goldfish keep in with tropicals. So.... Angelfish and Parrot Cichlids? Not a problem, as long as the tank is fairly tall. (Angelfish like tall tanks) But Neon Tetras? Not with Angelfish, because they prey on Neon Tetras. Same goes for Parrot Cichlids, only worse! I've watched a single female Parrot Cichlid eat six in less than an hour, and still be looking for more!

[@nathansexoticfish849]

Apalak Banerjee no

[@ronhill8533]

How to determine there sex

[@saltybildo4415]

Tryin to breed a blood parrot fem with a Texas now ,wish me luck lol

[@piyushgupta1606]

Can I keep Convict cichlid and Texas cichlid with my 4 BP?

[@joshgarcia-tammen4794]

I'm sure I've said this before but good gracious zues i want to have a fish room like that

[@rudolfyakich6653]

I have one named Chester.

[@allisonchvala5827]

Mine is Finley ❤

[@malsprower]

Would bloods get along with full grown goldfish? (tank is heated)

[@PalmerAquatics]

Missy Squirrel goldfish are cold water fish. I’m not here to preach.. but they do better in cold water. I have kept them in tropical tanks for short amounts of time though

[@malsprower]

I really have no choice in the matter but the goldfish have to stay in really warm water (up to 85 or more degrees at some points) but it's in the shade. It is a pond and I live in a subtropical climate. So temps are kind of out of the question... I am quite forced to have hot tropical waters... So outside of the temp question, do you think they would get along? Goldfish are 2+ years and thriving in my Florida hot water...(I have 2 fancies and 2 commons)

[@PalmerAquatics]

Missy Squirrel I would think they would do fine. Blood parrots are USUALLY super nice and friendly fish!

[@malsprower]

Oh wow. I keeep guppies and platies in ponds out here and have wild mollies living in my ditches. Supposedly we even have many invasive tropical aquarium fish in our local waterways :(

[@loganleeth413]

Blood parrots=chick magnet 😂😂

[@7smr]

I had 3 Blood Parrot fish and had a Oscar living together. At first , the oscar was the big boss. The 3 parrot fish would then gang up and attack the oscar. I have one Parrot fish left and he started attacking the Oscar. They would both fight but then the Oscar let him keep on attacking him and he tried to avoid him. Finally the Parrotfish killed my Oscar. Basically Parrot fish can be aggressive in groups.

[@ashaf4530]

7smr oof

[@adrianam.12]

My fish tried to eat a goldfish but it was too big for its mouth they are really good fish and friendly 😃

[@bennyw1215]

My mom’s favorite fish is also the blood Parrot!!!

[@bridgetmenham5103]

My blood parrots are mating and been aggresive to the other fish. Wonder should I be seperated them. Try to get on with the subject rather talking too much about other stuff. Thanks and you just said your baberling. Ha ha so I dont feel so bad xx IM checking your vid now cause youve got on the subject ha ha xx

[@martymarr4877]

Had mine for a little over 2 years

[@DavidJHarrisonEssex]

Thanks, from the U.K, interesting. Can I suggest you don't 'rabbit' so much during your videos, particularly at the beginning, you also go off topic as if you are thinking about what to say as you are going along.

[@pin0691392]

No offense, but i think u should chg ur fish food, they will b as red as blood if u feed them right food😀😀😀

[@mikefisher4834]

What I don’t like is there’s a lot of blood parrots that look like they can’t even close their mouth all the way💯😒

[@ogsvideos6423]

Yea bro I got three beautiful parrots, the big boy bites me lol

[@wearefishlover]

Cool

[@JasonLaveKnotts]

I love my blood parrot I'm a dude.

[@rolandsalas]

😆 I want that on a tee shirt