Your polar blue parrot cichlid might look like it needs a friend, but are you sure which will be best? I’ll help you decide with our list of the best polar blue parrot cichlid tank mates!
What You Need to Know
Everything you need to consider about your polar blue parrot cichlid can help you narrow down which tank mates will work best.
Temperament
The temper of a polar blue parrot cichlid is slightly different from most other cichlids. What we mean is: they aren’t bullies! Generally, these beautiful fish are peaceful and won’t work hard to cause trouble. That said, if there isn’t enough room or if another fish is bothering them, they aren’t afraid to get aggressive.
What you’re looking for are tank mates who are of the same mentality, neither being easily bullied nor looking for a fight themselves.
Size
A polar blue parrot cichlid is around 3 to 4 inches in length, and sometimes grows to 8 inches if cared for well enough. Though they don’t go hunting for trouble, you’ll want fish that are no smaller than 3 inches or very fast to avoid them being swallowed by the polar blue parrot cichlid.
Parameters & Tank Setup
These cichlids need a tank that is at least 30 gallons (100L) minimum in order to keep their cool. They prefer a temperature range of 76F to 82F (24C-27C). This is important, because which ever tank mates you decide upon will need to be comfortable in the same temperature range.
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