How to maintain the Redness of parrots

[Theo9902]

Any experts here to share with me.

The parrots I saw was so red when they were in the LFS in serangoon. I took 10 of them back and place them in my 4-feet tank. I think my tank water is fine. May be the pH is a bit high on 7.0. But my pH might not give an accurate reading. I will calibrate my pH pen again and test it again.

When the settled down in my 4 feet tank, the redness faded away a bit. I put some black water and the redness came back. But three days later which is this morning, red becomes orange (very light orange). :(

Could it be the food or pH?

Thanks.

[Aquarian]

in the LFS some of them are fed with colour enhancer and almost all the tanks are fitted with red lite tubes!

[Theo9902]

I think you are right.......... I hope I can have the natural red rather than the artificial one :)

in the LFS some of them are fed with colour enhancer and almost all the tanks are fitted with red lite tubes!

[Regional]

Most commonly found in the trade is the Red Blood Parrot. Despite the name, these fish are generally a gold-orange color with a small amount of pink found on the throat and behind the head of the males. They can obtain sizes up to 10 inches. Females are usually smaller in size and lack the pink coloration.

[Regional]

The second most popular type seems to be the Purple Blood Parrot, like the latter, it's name is also deceiving. This fish is a bright red color with some parts of the coloration so deep and brilliant it appears to be a purple, hence the name Purple Parrot. There is some controversy as to whether or not these fish are "dyed". To my knowledge these fish are NOT dyed but are just a different color morph.

[Regional]

There is also a variety of Parrot Cichlid that is quite odd. (As if they aren't odd enough!!) This type is tailless. It's called the "Love Heart" parrot due to its heart-like shape. It's available in both the red and the purple variety. We keep one of these, and despite his missing appendage, he can hold his own in a scuffle and swim as fast as the others in the tank. This is a really unique fish, and tailless trend must be catching on. We are starting to see Discus produced with the missing tail also.

[Regional]

There is many other color morphs of the Parrot Cichlid available to the hobbyist. Most of the types below are not usually found at LFS, (local fish stores) but if you can find a willing shop owner, they can be ordered. Among these are:

Red and White
Black and Red
Red and Black Streaked
Black
White
Silver Spots
Black and Red No Tail
Red and Black Streaks no Tail

[Theo9902]

thanks for sharing brother.

looks like my parrot's orange color is their nature color. And it is so red in the LFS could be the lights or the color enhancer pellets. :(

Most commonly found in the trade is the Red Blood Parrot. Despite the name, these fish are generally a gold-orange color with a small amount of pink found on the throat and behind the head of the males. They can obtain sizes up to 10 inches. Females are usually smaller in size and lack the pink coloration.

[Regional]

thanks for sharing brother.

looks like my parrot's orange color is their nature color. And it is so red in the LFS could be the lights or the color enhancer pellets. :(

Dun mention, Mod. Is a pleasure to share.:)

[Theo9902]

sharing and learning from one another, friendship. That's why we are here right? :cool:

Dun mention, Mod. Is a pleasure to share.:)

[Regional]

sharing and learning from one another, friendship. That's why we are here right? :cool:

Yes, Sir! U R right.

[jim's]

sharing and learning from one another, friendship. That's why we are here right? :cool:

Argee ......... Sir

[joelwong]

My way of keeping the parrots red (abit cheating), Blue background, pink lights.

[Theo9902]

tested the water after using black water twice. The pH is between 6.9 to 7.1. Is it too high? If too high, how low shall I bring down to?

Using pH down liquid?

Could it be my coral chips that my pH is so high?

Thanks for answering! :)

[poseidon]

tested the water after using black water twice. The pH is between 6.9 to 7.1. Is it too high? If too high, how low shall I bring down to?

Using pH down liquid?

Could it be my coral chips that my pH is so high?

Thanks for answering! :)

i think you better leave it 1st,your parrots are not stable yet,check them out 2 weeks later,dont adjust your ph too much.i m also learning:) jus my 2 cent worth:)

[poseidon]

My way of keeping the parrots red (abit cheating), Blue background, pink lights.

ya i use to do that,blacksand n darkbackground,but now i am trying diff ways to suit them best.:)

[Theo9902]

ok, I will not adjust the pH. Will just add some black water whenever I add or change the tank water.

how about pellets? Will Bao Zhen Hong sufficient?

i think you better leave it 1st,your parrots are not stable yet,check them out 2 weeks later,dont adjust your ph too much.i m also learning:) jus my 2 cent worth:)

[poseidon]

ok, I will not adjust the pH. Will just add some black water whenever I add or change the tank water.

how about pellets? Will Bao Zhen Hong sufficient?

yes,sufficent for now,jus pump them up abit will do:)

[Theo9902]

ya, must be patient a bit. give them time to settle down and just pump up first :)

Thanks for the 2 cents :D

yes,sufficent for now,jus pump them up abit will do:)

[Regional]

Keep us update in the next two weeks or so bah.....

[Theo9902]

sure bah.......... :D

Keep us update in the next two weeks or so bah.....