I have 2 orange parrot fish in a 20 gallon freshwater tank. What is ideal pH, water type and food?

Answer 1

Parrot fish aren't they salt water? Any way i have had huge tanks for yrs. You are suppose to do your research on that before you do anything.

Answer 2

I have four in a 55 gal. The pH is around 6.8 - 7.2, nitrates 20 or less, nitrites .5 or less, hardness about 75, alkalinity around 80, temp. in the 70's and they do very well. Mine will eat most anything. They love shrimp and frog bites, but they also eat tropical fish flakes and little cichlid pellets. I've been told that they're very aggressive, but none of mine have been and they've been with mollies, platies, gouramis, bala shark, angel fish, frogs, and probably a few that I've not mentioned. They are currently in with gouramis, a catfish, and 2 plecos. They're very friendly after their initial shyness which can last up to 2 weeks when you first get them. After that, they always come to see you when to pass the tank.

Answer 3

Parrotfish are a hybrid of two South American fish, so the water pH should be neutral (7.0) to slightly acid (6.5). Do not use chemicals to lower the pH, just add some live plants and they will lower the pH naturally. It will take some time, but you never want to drop or raise pH drastically, it will kill your fish.

They need a temp of 74-78 degrees, and since the deformed mouth sometimes cannot close, you should probably give them soft pellets or high quality flake food.

Answer 4

Size pHGHTemp

25 cm7.01025°C

Where They Come From
Parrot fish are man-made cross-bred fish, and a controversial one at that. Although they've been on the market for well over a decade, they were not seen widely in pet shops before the year 2000. Usually sold under the name of Blood or Bloody Parrots, they should not be confused with freshwater Parrot Cichlids (Hoplarchus Psittacus), or the saltwater Parrot Fish (Callyodon fasciatus). Many fish enthusiasts feel they should not be allowed on the market. Some go so far as to boycott shops that sell them. Controversy even exists over their parentage. The most likely pairings are the Midas Cichlid (Cichlasoma citrinellum) and the Redhead Cichlid (Cichlasoma synspilum), or a green or gold Severum (Heros severus or Cichlasoma severum) with the Red Devil (Cichlasoma erythraeum). I personally believe many of the "calico" Bloody Parrots seen on the market are from the latter pairing. It is also possible that Amphilophus labiatus, or even Archocentrus species are used in creating Bloody Parrots. Regardless of their heritage, one thing is certain - they do not exist in nature

While the debate rages over the ethics of creating this fish, of most concern to me is the effect their hybridization has on the fish itself. The Bloody Parrot clearly has numerous anatomical deformities. One of the first things an observer will notice is that their mouth is quite small and oddly shaped. This can affect their ability to eat. They also have spinal and swim bladder deformities, which affects their swimming abilities. I believe creating a fish that inherently has such deformities is not only unethical, but cruel as well.

Tankmates
Should you choose to purchase one, care should be taken when choosing tank mates. They 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. Mid sized tetras, danios, angelfish, and catfish are all good possible tank mates.

Habitat
Their habitat should be roomy and provide plenty of hiding places, so they can set up their own territory. Rocks, driftwood, and clay pots on their sides are good options. Like other cichlids they will dig in the gravel, so choose a substrate that is not too rough. Temperature should be maintained at about 80. Lower temperatures will result in the loss of color. The pH should be 6.8, and the water soft. Lighting should be subdued. Water changes should be performed twice a month.

Diet
Blood Parrots will eat a variety of foods including flake, live, frozen, and freeze dried foods. Sinking foods are easier for them to eat than floating foods. Most owners report bloodworms and live brine shrimp as a favorite treat. Foods high in b-carotene and canthaxanthin will help maintain their vibrant colors.

Breeding
Although Parrots have been known to mate and even lay eggs, generally they are infertile. There have been sporatic cases of successful spawnings, generally when they have been crossed with a non-hybrid fish. Like other cichlids, Blood Parrots will tend the eggs and resulting fry fastidiously. As with any eggs, those that are infertile will turn white and rapidly fungus. The parents will eat infertile eggs to prevent them from spreading fungus to the fertile eggs. Once the eggs hatch, daily water changes of 25% are critical to ensure the health of the fry. Fresh baby brine shrimp are the optimum food during the first couple of weeks. Often pet shops will carry frozen baby brine shrimp, which can also be used. As they fry grow, they can be weaned to fine fry food.

Answer 5

Hi,

I keep the PH between 6.8 and 7.0 and feed them Tropical Flake food. I will also give them live brine shrimp or live tubiflex worms once a week. They are thriving on this and I have had mine for 5 years.

Answer 6

PH 6-7, put some wood to create brownish/black water.
Food, they can eat any , flake, pallet or live foods.

Answer 7

well i am not sure srry