The content of parrot cichlids
The fish are unpretentious, so even beginner aquarists can keep them. The parrots spawn and produce offspring without problems even in a common aquarium.
Cichlid parrot - funny and activefishPhoto: Getty The minimum volume of the aquarium is 100 liters. You can place 10-12 adolescent individuals in such a container. It is necessary to create a current using a pump, since in their native environment the fish live in flowing waters. The optimal temperature of the habitat is 24-27 ° C. Water hardness is 8-15 °. Half of the water needs to be changed every week. Lighting should be moderate. You need to create a lot of shelters in the aquarium from stones, driftwood and pots. It is better to pour sand or small gravel on the bottom. Fish like to dig and rummage through the soil, but plants almost do not suffer from this. The aquarium should always be covered, since the parrot can jump out of it. The fish is very frisky, mobile and active, so you can watch its games and fun for a long time. Parrots are omnivorous, so there are no problems with feeding. Fish eat everything:
- bloodworms;
- tubers;
- daphnia;
- flakes and granules of dry food;
- cucumbers.
Cichlids are bottom feeders, so you need to watch them.so that the food is not intercepted by other fish. The fry should be fed with brine shrimp, bread crumbs and small shrimp. The parents carefully take care of their offspring. After 5 months, the babies acquire the coloring and habits of adults.
Compatibility of parrot cichlids with other fish
Cichlids are often kept in a community aquarium, butThere are a few things to consider. During spawning, parrots become very aggressive. Trouble occurs when the aquarium is overcrowded and the fish do not have enough space. If each individual has enough water and shelter, conflicts usually do not arise. The best neighbors:
- Sumatran barbs;
- swordsmen;
- Congo;
- catfish;
- aravan;
- Mollies.
You shouldn't keep parrots with small ones.shrimp, as cichlids perceive the latter as food. Also, the neighborhood with bottom and veil fish is not welcomed. The fish quickly get used to the owner, and when he approaches, they begin to scurry around at the front wall of the aquarium. With proper care, the fish live for at least 10 years, delighting the owner with their games and funny behavior. Read more:
