🐟 Yellow Parrot Fish (Hybrid Cichlid)
🐟 Yellow Parrot Fish (Hybrid Cichlid)
Hybrid Parrot Cichlid • Semi-Peaceful Display Fish • Mid–Bottom Dweller • Freshwater Ornamental
📋 The Yellow Parrot Fish (Hybrid Cichlid) is a selectively bred parrot cichlid admired for its bright yellow coloration and rounded body shape.
In aquariums, it functions as a bold centerpiece fish, making it ideal for large community or semi-aggressive freshwater setups.
Its hardy hybrid genetics and interactive personality make it a popular ornamental display cichlid.
With proper care, it thrives as a long-term feature fish in spacious, well-maintained aquariums.
💡 Highlights
✨ Bright Yellow Coloration: Solid yellow body with high visual impact
🐟 Classic Parrot Shape: Rounded body with beak-like mouth
🧠 Interactive Personality: Recognizes keepers and responds to feeding
🌊 Hardy Hybrid: More forgiving than wild cichlid species
🏠 Showpiece Fish: Ideal centerpiece for large tanks
🧾 A Quick Look at the Yellow Parrot Fish
📛 Common Name: Yellow 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

















