Platinum Parrot Cichlid

A more exotic version of the blood red parrot fish, as if that wasn't exotic enough, is the solid white Platinum Parrot. This extraordinary hybrid offers the unique characteristics of the classic parrot and contrasts well in an aquarium with plants and darker substrate.

Quick Facts

Care Guide

Tank setup: Give them caves, rocks or driftwood, a smooth bottom and good filtration.

Feeding: Feed a quality floating cichlid pellet once or twice a day. They also enjoy frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Tankmates: Parrot cichlids are usually peaceful for cichlids. Keep them with other fish of similar size, such as other parrots, silver dollars, larger tetras, plecos and peaceful cichlids.

Good to know: Platinum parrots look best against dark gravel and green plants, which make their white color stand out.