🐟 Blood Red Love Tail Parrot Fish (Hybrid Cichlid)
🐟 Blood Red Love Tail Parrot Fish (Hybrid Cichlid)
Hybrid Parrot Cichlid • Semi-Peaceful Display Fish • Mid–Bottom Dweller • Freshwater Ornamental
📋 The Blood Red Love Tail Parrot Fish (Hybrid Cichlid) is a selectively bred parrot cichlid prized for its deep red coloration and distinctive heart-shaped “love tail.”
In aquariums, it functions as a bold centerpiece fish, making it well suited for large community or semi-aggressive setups.
Its hardy nature and interactive behavior make it a popular ornamental display cichlid among freshwater enthusiasts.
With proper care, it thrives as a long-term feature fish in well-maintained freshwater aquariums.
💡 Highlights
✨ Deep Blood-Red Coloration: Intense red tones under proper lighting
🐟 Unique Love Tail Shape: Heart-like tail fin unique to this strain
🧠 Interactive Personality: Recognizes keepers and responds to feeding
🌊 Hardy Hybrid: Tolerant of a wider range of water conditions
🏠 Showpiece Fish: Ideal centerpiece for spacious aquariums
🧾 A Quick Look at the Blood Red Love Tail Parrot Fish
📛 Common Name: Blood Red Love Tail Parrot Fish
🔬 Scientific Name: Hybrid Cichlid
👨👩👧 Family: Cichlidae
🌍 Origin: Selectively bred (Aquarium strain)
📏 Max Size: 18–20 cm (≈ 7–8″)
💧 pH Range: 6.5–7.8
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–28 °C (≈ 75–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner–Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Semi-Peaceful
🌿 Planted Tank Safe: ⚠️ (may uproot plants)
🏠 Min Tank Size: 200 L (≈ 55 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid–Bottom
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌
⏳ Lifespan: 8–12 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Sterile hybrid

















