{"id":185962,"date":"2022-07-18T11:09:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:09:52","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:09:52","slug":"which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish\/","title":{"rendered":"Which fish can stay with parrot fish?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish\/#Which_fish_can_stay_with_parrot_fish\" title=\"Which fish can stay with parrot fish?\">Which fish can stay with parrot fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish\/#How_many_parrot_fish_can_stay_together\" title=\"How many parrot fish can stay together?\">How many parrot fish can stay together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish\/#Do_parrot_fish_get_along_with_each_other\" title=\"Do parrot fish get along with each other?\">Do parrot fish get along with each other?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish\/#Do_parrot_fish_eat_other_fish\" title=\"Do parrot fish eat other fish?\">Do parrot fish eat other fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish\/#Can_you_put_parrot_fish_together\" title=\"Can you put parrot fish together?\">Can you put parrot fish together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish\/#What_is_a_parrot_fish_mixed_with\" title=\"What is a parrot fish mixed with?\">What is a parrot fish mixed with?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish\/#Can_parrot_fish_live_together\" title=\"Can parrot fish live together?\">Can parrot fish live together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish\/#Can_you_put_two_parrot_fish_together\" title=\"Can you put two parrot fish together?\">Can you put two parrot fish together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish\/#How_many_fish_can_be_in_a_parrot_tank\" title=\"How many fish can be in a parrot tank?\">How many fish can be in a parrot tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish\/#Can_I_put_two_parrot_fish_together\" title=\"Can I put two parrot fish together?\">Can I put two parrot fish together?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish\/#Can_parrot_fish_live_with_other_parrot_fish\" title=\"Can parrot fish live with other parrot fish?\">Can parrot fish live with other parrot fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish\/#What_fish_do_parrot_fish_eat\" title=\"What fish do parrot fish eat?\">What fish do parrot fish eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish\/#Do_parrot_fish_eat_guppies\" title=\"Do parrot fish eat guppies?\">Do parrot fish eat guppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish\/#Are_parrot_fish_aggressive_to_each_other\" title=\"Are parrot fish aggressive to each other?\">Are parrot fish aggressive to each other?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/which-fish-can-stay-with-parrot-fish\/#Are_parrots_fish_friendly\" title=\"Are parrots fish friendly?\">Are parrots fish friendly?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_fish_can_stay_with_parrot_fish\"><\/span>Which fish can stay with parrot fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blood parrots should not be kept with aggressive fish, as they are not well equipped to compete for food or turf in the aquarium. Owners have kept them successfully in community tanks with a variety of peaceful fish. <b>Mid-sized tetras, danios, angelfish, and catfish are all good possible tankmates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_parrot_fish_can_stay_together\"><\/span>How many parrot fish can stay together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We like to keep them in groups, but you can keep <b>one blood parrot in a 30-gallon tank, three blood parrots in a 55-gallon tank, or five to six blood parrots in a 75-gallon tank. This is similar to the tank size requirements for a fancy goldfish, such that each fish needs at least 2030 gallons of water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_parrot_fish_get_along_with_each_other\"><\/span>Do parrot fish get along with each other?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While medium sized they have such tiny mouths that <b>they can be kept with both large and smaller fish. And while their parents are both aggressive fish they aren&#8217;t able to really attack their tank mates. As a result there are several great fish to choose from as Parrot Cichlid tank mates!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_parrot_fish_eat_other_fish\"><\/span>Do parrot fish eat other fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blood parrots are easygoing, shy cichlids, but <b>they stick up for themselves against other fish. However, their oddly shaped mouths don&#8217;t allow them to inflict any real damage to fish of equal or greater size.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_parrot_fish_together\"><\/span>Can you put parrot fish together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We like to keep them in groups, but you can keep <b>one blood parrot in a 30-gallon tank, three blood parrots in a 55-gallon tank, or five to six blood parrots in a 75-gallon tank. This is similar to the tank size requirements for a fancy goldfish, such that each fish needs at least 2030 gallons of water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_parrot_fish_mixed_with\"><\/span>What is a parrot fish mixed with?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blood parrots are easygoing, shy cichlids, but <b>they stick up for themselves against other fish. However, their oddly shaped mouths don&#8217;t allow them to inflict any real damage to fish of equal or greater size.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_parrot_fish_live_together\"><\/span>Can parrot fish live together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tankmates. Blood parrots should not be kept with aggressive fish, as they are not well equipped to compete for food or turf in the aquarium. Owners have kept them successfully in community tanks with a variety of peaceful fish. <b>Mid-sized tetras, danios, angelfish, and catfish are all good possible tankmates<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_two_parrot_fish_together\"><\/span>Can you put two parrot fish together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, if you are keeping them in a species tank or a community tank, make sure that you keep <b>1-2 parrot cichlids paired with a few other compatible species. Providing good filtration is imperative, as these cichlids produce a lot of waste.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_fish_can_be_in_a_parrot_tank\"><\/span>How many fish can be in a parrot tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Specifically <b>African river cichlids do well with blood parrots. As long as the African cichlids are roughly the same size and aggression level as the blood parrots the fish should be compatible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_two_parrot_fish_together\"><\/span>Can I put two parrot fish together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We like to keep them in groups, but you can keep <b>one blood parrot in a 30-gallon tank, three blood parrots in a 55-gallon tank, or five to six blood parrots in a 75-gallon tank. This is similar to the tank size requirements for a fancy goldfish, such that each fish needs at least 2030 gallons of water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_parrot_fish_live_with_other_parrot_fish\"><\/span>Can parrot fish live with other parrot fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Compatibity. BR Parrots are compatible with many fish such as <b>mid size Tetras, Giant Danios, Cory cats or any catfish, Plecos, Kribs, Severums and Angelfish. Convicts are a good choice as well, but be careful of any aggressive issues and the possiblity of a spawn between these two species.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fish_do_parrot_fish_eat\"><\/span>What fish do parrot fish eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Parrotfish are colorful, tropical creatures that spend about 90% of their day eating <b>algae off coral reefs. This almost-constant eating performs the essential task of cleaning the reefs which helps the corals stay healthy and thriving.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_parrot_fish_eat_guppies\"><\/span>Do parrot fish eat guppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These livebearers are on the larger side; I don&#8217;t recommend keeping Guppies and Platies as they are easily bullied and <b>may occasionally be eaten by a persistent Parrot Cichlid. What is this? Swordtail males have beautiful lower fin extensions used to show their fitness to both rivals and females.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_parrot_fish_aggressive_to_each_other\"><\/span>Are parrot fish aggressive to each other?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is this? <b>They can indeed act out and display aggressive behaviors. However, most of the time this only occurs when the fish is around other aggressive fish. If you keep these fish in an overcrowded tank they&#8217;ll tend to be a bit more territorial too.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_parrots_fish_friendly\"><\/span>Are parrots fish friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Parrots are actually quite peaceful, though individuals may spar a bit with each other. They mix quite well with large gouramis, some barbs, tetras, and the like. Many types of less-aggressive cichlids, such as firemouths (Thorichthys meeki and relatives), many acaras, and eartheaters, also mix very well with them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Which fish can stay with parrot fish?How many parrot fish can stay together?Do parrot fish get along with each other?Do parrot fish eat other fish?Can you put parrot fish together?What is a parrot fish mixed with?Can parrot fish live together?Can you put two parrot fish together?How many fish can be in a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-185962","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185962"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=185962"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185962\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=185962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=185962"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=185962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}