Blue Polar Parrot Cichlid
Amatitlania sp. (Blood Parrot x Convict hybrid, 'Polar Blue')
The Blue Polar Parrot Cichlid (Amatitlania sp. (Blood Parrot x Convict hybrid, 'Polar Blue')) is a semi-aggressive fish that's best left to experienced keepers. Give it a tank of at least 150 litres (40 US gallons), water held at 75-82°F, and a pH of 6.5-7.8.
Captive lifespan reflects typical experience in a home aquarium, not maximum recorded age; genetics, sourcing, and care vary.
Natural distribution
Tank-bred hybrid only - no wild origin (Blood Parrot x Convict Cichlid)
We don't shade a region on this simplified map - your text may be Europe-only, worldwide, listed as "Various," captive-only, or outside the five areas used in the stocking calculator. That tool still scores whether your fish come from similar parts of the world.
Regional colours match the stocking calculator's origin map.
Blue Polar Parrot Cichlid Tank Setup
Give them at least 150 litres (40 US gallons). Cichlids are territorial and produce plenty of waste, so strong filtration and some rocks or wood to break up sight lines both help. Aim for 75-82°F and a pH around 6.5-7.8. They reach about 15 cm as adults, so don't be misled by the small juveniles sold in stores.
What Do Blue Polar Parrot Cichlids Eat?
They're not fussy eaters - feed a varied diet, rotating good-quality dry, frozen, and gel foods rather than the same thing every day, and match the food size to their mouths.
Blue Polar Parrot Cichlid Tank Mates
A man-made hybrid between the Blood Parrot Cichlid and the Convict Cichlid, giving vivid electric-blue colouration with a rounded, compact 'parrot' body shape. Genuinely milder-tempered than a pure Convict Cichlid, but still territorial, especially during breeding - provide caves and sandy substrate. As a hybrid, fertility and fry survival vary between individuals. Best kept as a bonded pair or singly rather than in a group. The Blue Polar Parrot Cichlid is semi-aggressive, which is the first thing to weigh up when you choose tank mates. Good matches come down to the whole stocking list working together - temperature, tank size, and temperament - not any single label. Before you buy, run your full stocking list through our stocking calculator. It weighs temperament, adult size, and water needs together, which a single species page can't do on its own.
Are Blue Polar Parrot Cichlids Good for Beginners?
Not a sensible first purchase. Get the tank cycled, keep easier fish stable for a year, then revisit if you still want the extra work this species demands.
Blue Polar Parrot Cichlid - frequently asked questions
What size tank do Blue Polar Parrot Cichlids need?
Blue Polar Parrot Cichlids need a tank of at least 150 litres (40 US gallons). A bigger tank is always easier to keep stable, and gives them more room to settle in and behave naturally.
What water parameters do Blue Polar Parrot Cichlids need?
Keep them at 75-82°F with a pH of 6.5-7.8, steady rather than chased to an exact figure. In a cycled tank, ammonia and nitrite should both read 0 ppm, with nitrate kept low through regular water changes.
What do Blue Polar Parrot Cichlids eat?
Blue Polar Parrot Cichlids are omnivores and aren't fussy eaters. Feed a varied mix of good-quality dry, frozen, and gel foods, and match the food size to their mouths. Feed small amounts once or twice a day, and remove anything they don't eat.
Are Blue Polar Parrot Cichlids good for beginners?
Blue Polar Parrot Cichlids are not a beginner species. They need precise conditions and consistent maintenance, so build experience with hardier fish before keeping them.
Common mistakes with Blue Polar Parrot Cichlids
- Underestimating tank size - the minimum footprint is 150 litres (40 US gallons); impulse buying into a smaller tank leads to stress and shortened lifespan.
Building a community? Run the full list through the stocking calculator before you add anything else.
Great tank mates
Chosen from temperament, overlapping temperature/pH bands, plausible minimum tank footprints, and size versus yours in App-aquatic data. Hobby nuance always wins - verify stocking and temperament before purchasing.
Check Blue Polar Parrot Cichlid against any other fish → Compares water parameters, predation risk, fin nipping and tank size, and draws both at life size.
Fish to avoid mixing with Blue Polar Parrot Cichlids
These well-known species are commonly sold alongside this fish but are not recommended tank mates - verify before purchasing.
- Pea PufferPredator - Pea Puffer will eat or injure smaller tank mates
- Serpae TetraFin nipper - will shred the fins of peaceful fish
- Tiger BarbFin nipper - will shred the fins of peaceful fish
