South American Cichlid | Yellow Parrot Cichlid

Scientific Name: Amphilophus citrinellus x Paraneetroplus synspilus (The Yellow Parrot Cichlid is a hybrid fish that is the result of a successful spawn between the Midas Cichlid and the Synspilum Cichlid.) Common Name: Yellow Parrot Cichlid, Yellow Parrotfish Adult Size: 8 inches Life Expectancy: 10 - 15 years Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Ideal Tank Conditions: Temperature Range: 72 - 82°F pH Range: 6.5 - 8.0 Water Hardness: 9 - 20 Temperament: Peaceful; yellow parrots should not be housed with aggressive fish since they are unprepared to compete for food or territory in the aquarium.  Diet & Nutrition: They are omnivorous and will eat most prepared and frozen foods, including freeze-dried bloodworms, tubifex, and ocean plankton, as well as flake food and Cichlid pellets. Gender: Males are typically larger.