Name: Purple Parrot - Cichlids/Predatory Fish
SKU: SK0034158-US20260702-152340
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Purple Parrot – Cichlids/Predatory Fish

SKU: SK0034158-US20260702-152340 Category: Cichlids/Predatory Fish

Scientific name	Amphilophus citrinellusxHeros severus
Synonym	NA
Common name	Purple Parrot
Family	NA (hybrid)
Origin	Artificial hybrid cross between cichlid species
Adult size	7 to 8 inches; 10 inches possible
Social	Typically not a community fish, but may cohabit with other blood parrots or similar peaceful community fish
Lifespan	10 to 15 years in captivity
Tank level	Mid- and bottom-level
Minimum tank size	30 gallons for single fish; 10 additional gallons for each additional fish
Diet	As a base diet, prefers high-quality flakes or pellets formulated for cichlids
Breeding	Males are sterile, but females sometimes breed with other cichlids
Care	Requires hiding places as well as large open swimming areas. Good filtration is essential.
pH	6.5 to 7.4
Hardness	Soft
Temperature	76 F to 80 F