Moderate
Yellow Parrot Cichlid (Hybrid Parrot Cichlid)
24–28°C · pH 6.5–8
£40.99
A bright, hardy hybrid cichlid with a unique parrot-like shape and bold personality, ideal for a warm, well-filtered aquarium. Moderate care, semi-aggressive. 23-26C, pH 6.5-7.5.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Amphilophus sp. hybrid
Max Adult Size
up to 15 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Temperature
23–26°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Minimum Tank
150L
Diet
Omnivore
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Temperature
23–26°C
23°CIdeal26°C
pH Level
6.5–7.5
6.5Ideal7.5
Amphilophus sp. hybrid
Hybrid orange parrot - Cichlid Fish for Sale UK
Moderate Care
Semi-Aggressive
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A bright, hardy hybrid cichlid with a unique parrot-like shape and bold personality, ideal for a warm, well-filtered aquarium. Moderate care, semi-aggressive. 23-26C, pH 6.5-7.5.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Amphilophus sp. hybrid
Max Adult Size
up to 15 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Temperature
23–26°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Minimum Tank
150L
Diet
Omnivore
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Full Care Guide
Cichlids: Types, Care & Tank Planning
Cichlids are a family of roughly 1,800 accepted species, not one care type. Before buying, identify the exact species and source, then compare adult measurement, usable tank dimensions, social system, territory, tested water, diet and an exit plan. No family-wide minimum tank, water range or tank-mate list is safe.
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Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
23–26°C
23°CIdeal26°C
pH Level
6.5–7.5
6.5Ideal7.5
Overview
The Orange Parrot Cichlid is a bright, sunny colour form of the popular parrot-cichlid hybrid, prized for its cheerful pumpkin-orange body and endearing, round-faced looks. Hardy, active and full of personality, it digs, rearranges and interacts with its keeper, making a bold, low-aggression centrepiece for a medium-to-large aquarium.
15 cm
Adult size
150 L
Min. aquarium
23–26°C
Temperature
6.5–7.5
pH
Moderate
Care level
10 yrs
Lifespan
Appearance & Identification
Growing to around 15cm, it has the classic parrot-cichlid shape — a deep, rounded body, big eyes and the small, permanently-open beak-like mouth typical of the hybrid — all in a clean, vivid orange. As with all our parrots, these are naturally coloured fish; we never stock dyed or injected specimens.
Aquarium Setup
Give a single fish 150 litres or more, with a soft substrate it can dig, smooth rockwork and caves, and robust or artificial plants. Aim for 23–26°C and near-neutral water (pH 6.5–7.5). Strong filtration and regular water changes keep this enthusiastic digger and eater in clean, stable conditions.
Temperament & Tank Mates
Relatively peaceful for a cichlid, the Orange Parrot's small, malformed mouth limits any real aggression, so it suits mixed setups with other calm, medium tankmates. It likes to excavate pits and shift substrate, and appreciates caves to retreat into until it grows confident.
| Great tank mates | Best avoided |
|---|---|
| Silver dollars | Aggressive cichlids |
| Larger peaceful tetras | Tiny fish |
| Other parrot cichlids | Fin-nippers |
| Peaceful plecos and catfish | Very boisterous tankmates |
Feeding
An easy omnivore, it thrives on sinking cichlid pellets and colour foods, with frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and a little vegetable matter. Because of the awkward mouth, use appropriately sized sinking foods and give it a moment longer than sharper-mouthed tankmates to feed.
Care at a glance
- Temperament: Semi-aggressive
- Swimming level: Middle
- Diet: Omnivore
- Water: 23–26°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Expert Tip
Feed a colour-enhancing, carotenoid-rich diet to keep that pumpkin-orange glowing — parrot cichlids fade towards pale peach on a plain flake-only diet.
Delivery & Live Arrival Guarantee
Every Orange Parrot Cichlid is hand-selected and quarantined before sale, then packed in oxygenated bags with insulation and heat packs when needed and sent by tracked, live-animal courier. Your order is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee, so it reaches you safely anywhere in the UK.
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I have a small group of long finned mountain minnows. So was delighted to be able to order ten of this variety to increase the genetics in my tank . The ones I recieved are healthy but it’s to early to give a verdict on wether they are of a long finned type since they are small currently.
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