Red 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