Yellow Parrot Cichlid

The most prevalent theory as to how this color came about for the Yellow Parrot Cichlid from Taiwan is through selective breeding of Midas and Severum Cichlids, but there is probably more to the story. Regardless, these bright yellow hybrids offer a beautiful alternative to an already big menu of exotic hybrid parrot cichlids. Like most parrots, their behavior is unpredictable and can run from peaceful to aggressive. Hybrids are a mixed bag in more ways than one.

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: Hybrid parrots vary in personality from fish to fish, so watch new arrivals closely as they settle in.