Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid (Hybrid)

A compact, vibrant hybrid cichlid with electric blue tones and bold personality. Polar Blue Parrots stay smaller than most cichlids, making them suitable for smaller tanks while still delivering strong color and interactive behavior.

Key Selling Points

• Bright blue coloration
• Smaller size than most cichlids
• Highly interactive personality
• Easy to breed
• Strong demand in hobby

Care Requirements (condensed)

• Tank: 20–30 gallons minimum
• Temp: 75–82°F
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Diet: Omnivore (pellets, frozen, live foods)
• Setup: Sand or fine substrate, caves, moderate decor

Behavior

• Semi-aggressive (can be territorial)
• Best kept:
  • Single
  • Pair
  • Small group (with space)
• Compatible with:
  • Other semi-aggressive fish
• Not safe with:
  • Shrimp
  • Very small fish

Breeding

• Egg layer (caves preferred)
• Parents guard eggs and fry
• Breeds readily in captivity