H.K.Luterman Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Just what the title says. I'm new to cichlids so I don't really know what I should do, if anything. The blood parrot just laid eggs a few days ago, and allowed the acara to come in and out of the cave she spawned in, which I thought was odd. Then the acara started showing off for her, doing little flicking dances and staying close to her. Now they're lip locking. Will it resolve itself, and just keep an eye on them? Should I move him outright? I'm worried about him hurting her. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) I have read that Female blood parrots can hybridise with other Cichlids maybe that what's going I don't no whether they would be able to produce viable off spring Edited October 17, 2021 by Colu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atitagain Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 I haven’t keep these types but plenty of other cichlids and IMO this is definitely aggressive behavior. I would keep a close eye on them, if any body or fin damage I would separate. You could mix up the hardscape really change everything up. They will be so distracted figuring out new territories it could help. Also if you feed in same place every time change that as well in a different spot every feeding and do multiple small feedings for a few days while doing this, again trying to distract and get them worried about something else. Increase line of site obstacles can be a big help too. I love cichlids they are amazing fish but the aggression can be a pain sometimes. Hope this helps good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Huh? I am out of my territory here, but I hope it turns out well. Never seen anything like that before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonske Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Sounds very similar to what I've witnessed. Blood parrot female laid eggs, and started to lock lips with her Green Texas tank mate. It didn't end well for the Green cichlid... the blood parrot killed him a couple of day later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.K.Luterman Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 11:04 PM, Fonske said: Sounds very similar to what I've witnessed. Blood parrot female laid eggs, and started to lock lips with her Green Texas tank mate. It didn't end well for the Green cichlid... the blood parrot killed him a couple of day later. Wow! And here I am worrying if my blood parrot will be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 I guess they call them blood parrots for a reason if that's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonske Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 On 10/17/2021 at 12:20 PM, H.K.Luterman said: here I am worrying if my blood parrot will be ok. It's hard to say from the photos, but the relative sizes of your fishes seem similar to the ones I saw. I'd be concerned about the acara... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonske Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 On 10/17/2021 at 12:23 PM, xXInkedPhoenixX said: I guess they call them blood parrots for a reason if that's true. I read on the internet that blood parrots can't do much damage because their teeth are so small...well, this particular parrot didn't know about that, apparently. Also, the Green Texas was much prettier and 6 times more expensive 😢. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 @Fonske ugh. that really sucks. I guess that's why when information says "can be aggressive" I close that browser window and keep looking. More power to those of you who keep the cichlids or feed live foods. I can't do either. 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonske Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 @xXInkedPhoenixX It wasn't the parrot's fault, really... impulse purchase and ignorance about the species were the real cause of the trouble. Now when she has the tank to herself, she is a very good wet pet for her owner. Big, smart, interactive, robust and super-low maintenance. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardedbillygoat1975 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 @H.K.Lutermani have to agree with @Fonske and also with @Atitagain. Cichlids get things in their little heads and don’t stop. If she’s decided the acara needs to go she’ll do it. You have a chance if you can completely shake up the scape. Add plants and hard scape- if you’ve provided plenty of sight breaks figure out how you can add more. This can distract cichlids and get them to concentrate on something new. I recently had a kribenensis female who was best friends with another krib female suddenly started chasing her out of the blue one morning weeks after they’d been placed in the tank and after being together for a month in qt. There are no other cichlids and no male in the tank but next thing I knew that same night I found her dead before I could even think about getting her out of there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.K.Luterman Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 On 10/17/2021 at 1:02 AM, Beardedbillygoat1975 said: @H.K.Lutermani have to agree with @Fonske and also with @Atitagain. Cichlids get things in their little heads and don’t stop. If she’s decided the acara needs to go she’ll do it. You have a chance if you can completely shake up the scape. Add plants and hard scape- if you’ve provided plenty of sight breaks figure out how you can add more. This can distract cichlids and get them to concentrate on something new. I recently had a kribenensis female who was best friends with another krib female suddenly started chasing her out of the blue one morning weeks after they’d been placed in the tank and after being together for a month in qt. There are no other cichlids and no male in the tank but next thing I knew that same night I found her dead before I could even think about getting her out of there. Yeah, alrighty. I'll move him into another tank. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudofish Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Interesting. I love my EBA but every decision regarding the tank has to be made with him in mind. He can be a PITA. He's recently decided to start uprooting plants just because he can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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