Santa Parrot 5 Inches

Red Santa Parrot Cichlid. The Red Santa Parrot Cichlid is a striking colour variant of the popular Blood Parrot Cichlid. Known for its bright appearance and peaceful temperament, this large tropical fish makes an eye-catching addition to spacious community aquariums. Growing up to 20 cm in length, they thrive in warm water conditions with temperatures between 26–28°C and a pH range of 6.5–7.5.. Key Features & Care Requirements. Bright red colouration with a distinctive parrot-shaped profile. Peaceful temperament suitable for larger community aquariums. Grows to approximately 20 cm in length. Requires a minimum 4-foot (120 cm) aquarium. Ideal water temperature: 26–28°C. Preferred pH range: 6.5–7.5. Compatible with similar-sized peaceful to semi-aggressive species. Suitable tank mates include Angelfish, Silver Dollars, and larger tetras. Avoid housing with very small fish that may be viewed as food. Requires specialised slow-sinking cichlid pellets or quality flakes. Enjoys digging and rearranging substrate. Best kept on fine sand with plenty of caves, rocks, and bogwood for shelter. Hardy and rewarding species for intermediate fishkeepers