is a parrot fish compatible with a flowerhorn in a same tank together?

Answer 1

Probably not... flowerhorns can be bullies and parrot fish tend to be shy. If your tank is big enough, why not get a pair of flowerhorns?

Anyway, you could give it a try; they wouldn't kill each other, but keep an eye open for aggressive behaviour, and have a backup tank in case they don't get along.

Answer 2

I do not recommend this even though they are related fish.
Here is more information from an article of mine:

FLOWERHORN CICHLID:

The Flowerhorn very popular fish especially among Asians where it is thought to bring good luck. It is a cross breeding effort believed started in Malaysia of different south American cichlids that many believe has it’s roots in Trimac cichlid (Amhilophous Trimaculatus) which has been crossbreed with other cichlids from the region from the Jingang Blood Parrot to the Midas cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellum), Red Devil cichlid (Amphilophus labiatum) and Redheaded cichlid (Vieja synspila). Much of the history is still kept secret in Malaysia.

This fish is very hardy, and can endure water conditions that are not suitable for most breeds of aquarium fish. This is also part of the reason why the Flower Horn is so popular with many tropical fish hobbyists. The ideal pH level in the water should be around pH 7 to pH 7.8, a kH above 160 ppm., and with a water temperature ranging between 78 °F to 85°F (25 °C to 29°C). As to aquarium size, a 75 gallon or larger is best. Flowerhorns have kept most of their Red Devil personality traits and are generally best alone, where they still make excellent pets

Size: Flower Horn may grow up to about 12 inches in length depending on its breed and may live to 8 to 10 years. Flower Horns have been observed that were 16 inches long when breed by expert fish breeders.


BLOOD PARROT CICHLID:

This beautiful and interesting fish is a hybrid between a Gold Severum and Red Devil. They are mild mannered and do well in tank with fish of similar size such as Silver Dollars, Severum Cichlids, Tin Foil Barbs, and Bala Sharks. These fish also come dyed, but I do not recommend purchasing such a fish.

This also is a hardy fish that does well in a pH from 7.0 to 7.8 and a kH of 160 ppm. Blood Parrots prefer temperature ranging between 78 °F to 85°F (25 °C to 29°C). Blood Parrots seem to have been passed the traits from the Severum rather than the Red Devil and will often live peaceably with each other in the proper sized aquarium. Because of this they generally do not make good tank mates for their cross breed cousins the Flowerhorn cichlid. As Blood Parrots do not attain as large a size and tend to be more shy, a smaller aquarium than Flowerhorns is usually acceptable. I still recommend at least a 60 gallon for a group of say 4 Blood Parrots, I also recommend more hiding places for these fish. I personally have had great success with these fish including some breeding.

Size: Blood Parrots grow to about 8”

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Answer 3

Flowerhorn may live with parrot fish.My 7 flowerhorn fish lives with two little gold fishes in same tank.

Answer 4

Trust me, nothing is compatible with a flowerhorn.

Answer 5

No.

IMO both of these fish should be avoided. Both are man made creations which need not have been "created".

There are so many great natural fish out there, we don't need to be mucking about in the gene pool creating new "species".

Answer 6

Parrot Fish----
Parrotfish are named for their oral dentition: their numerous teeth are arranged in a tightly packed mosaic on the external surface of the jaw bones, forming a parrot-like beak which is used to rasp algae from coral and other rocky substrates. Many species are also brightly coloured in shades of blue, green, red and yellow, but are not especially popular in aquaria. Although they are considered to be herbivores, parrotfish eat a wide variety of organisms that live on coral reefs. Their diet may sometimes include living corals (polyps). Their feeding activity is important for the production and distribution of coral sands in the reef biome and can prevent algae from choking coral. The teeth grow continuously, making it hard to curb overgrowth in the aquarium. Ingested during feeding, coral is ground up by the molar-like teeth in the throat. It assists in digestion and is later excreted with the fish's other wastes as coral sand.

Maximum sizes vary widely within the family, from 20 cm (TL) in the smallest species, such as the green parrotfish (Leptoscarus viagiensis) to 1.5 m (TL) in the largest species, the bump-head or giant parrotfish (Bolbometapon muricatum). A commercial fishery exists for some of the larger tropical species. Their bodies are deep, with large, thick cycloid scales, large pectoral fins and homocercal tail fins. The pectorals are the parrotfish's primary means of locomotion, the tail only used when speed is required.

Parrotfish are diurnal and stay within shallow waters of no more than about 70 metres in depth. By night they cram themselves into crevices, some species secreting a thick coat of mucus as a sort of sleeping bag. The mucus is thought to mask their scent from nocturnal predators and may serve to protect the fish from infection by parasites.

The development of parrotfish is complex and accompanied by a series of changes in coloration termed polychromatism. For most species, adult males and females have different colours, the females usually displaying drab tones of green, brown or grey, and the males vivid, conspicuous colours. In the mediterranean parrotfish (Sparisoma cretense), it is the females that have vivid coloration with the males being drab grey. In most species, the juveniles have a different colour pattern than the adults and some tropical species this juvenile coloration can be altered temporarily to mimic the appearance of other species. As the juveniles mature they enter what is termed the initial phase coloration during which they may change colour and sex. For most species, initial phase fishes are usually males that have the beginnings of the adult male coloration. However, initial phase fishes may include sexually mature females. The high variability in coloration of parrotfish has led to the different phases of many species being erroneously classified as different species in the past. Coloration is highly variable even among members of the same species. This "identity crisis" is shared by their close relatives, the wrasses of the family Labridae.

Known by some as the "cows of the sea," grazing parrotfish of most tropical species form large schools grouped by size. Harems of several females presided over by a single male are the norm in other species, the males vigorously defending their status at any challenge. Curiously, if the dominant male of a harem is removed, one of the females will change sex and adopt the terminal male coloration. Parrotfish are pelagic spawners; that is, they release many tiny buoyant eggs into the water which become part of the plankton. The eggs float freely, settling into the substrate until hatching

Flower horn-----
Flower Horn Fish or Luo Han which is popularly known, has taken the aquatic world (particularly in the South East Asian region) by storm within the last two years. Its popularity is gaining momentum day by day, and it is set to be an internationally known fish as can be compared with the likes of the Discus Fish and Arowana.



Flower Horn Fish is basically from the Cichlid family, which is classified under the genus of Cichlasoma, which is commonly found in South America. This beautiful hybrid is thought to be the end product of cross breeding between the Cichlasoma Trimaculatus, Cichlasoma Festae, Jingang Blood Parrot, and etc. To date, a lot of better quality Flower Horn has been produced due to the intensified eagerness of breeders to produce the best show quality fish for the market.

As was stated in some reports, the Flower Horn Fish is also known as a "mutated" breed of fish. Rest assured that this is just a claim. Flower Horn Fish has gone through a lot of selective cross breeding in order to have the best characteristics of the respective strains of the Cichlid Fish family. For instance, most breeders are striving to produce Flower Horn with bigger nuchal hump on the forehead, better coloration, bolder black marking on the body (which at times resembles Chinese characters), more elegant fins, and wider body. No chemicals, or biogenetic engineering have been incorporated to improve on the traits / characteristics of the Flower Horn. Thus, the claim that this is a mutated fish is unfounded.


This fish is very hardy, and can endure water conditions that are not suitable for most breeds of aquarium fish. This is also part of the reason why the Flower Horn is well received by many tropical fish hobbyists. But the ideal pH level in the water should be around pH 7 to pH 7.8 with water temperature ranging between 27 °C to 32°C. For temperate / colder climate region, just need a conventional water heater. With regards to aquarium size, try to have at least 4 feet (length) by 2 feet (width) aquarium.

As Flower Horn is from the South American Cichlid family, this fish is very territorial. Thus, they are very aggressive in nature. Co-existing with other fish is not advisable, especially smaller fish. Some parties have claimed that we can "play" with the Flower Horn. In actual fact, Flower Horn is actually trying to get rid of the "intruder" (be it a stick or a person's hand). Therefore, it is advisable that we keep our hands to ourselves as the fish has quite a nasty bite depending on the size of the fish. Flower Horn is not selective on food and their consumption is high. Worms, small shrimps and pellet fish food will do fine. What type of food or whether their stomach is fully filled are not a major issue, but the type of food which do not pollute the water should be taken into consideration. You can underfeed but not overfeed Flower Horn, thus it is advisable to feed them two to three times daily. Flower Horn may grow up to approximately12 inches in length depending on its breed and may live to 8 to 10 years. I have seen Flower Horns that were 16 inches long, breed by a skillful fish breeder.

You can visit www.FlowerFish.com , which have lots of other interesting photos and information on Flower Horn Fish.




It seams they both have some agression because of the blood lines they come from. You may have luck or you may not. You could try it but if they start to fight you may need to seperate!