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@sambruno3072
5 жыл бұрын
Can I keep just one in my 20 gallon tank because I don't want to upgrade
@Fumango
4 жыл бұрын
You could keep one in a 30 gallon or 36 bow tank
@probablynot2123
3 жыл бұрын
I already use sinking gel food for my other fish..could this be fed to a blood parrot as well??? THANK YOU
@snoopysrc
3 жыл бұрын
can u have 2 blood parrots in a 20gallon tank???????/
@probablynot2123
3 жыл бұрын
@@snoopysrc definitely not, I was hesitant to keep ONE in a 30 gal. It’s for the quality of life for the animal, so please don’t do that!
@munafruit
5 жыл бұрын
ethical concerns notwithstanding, i love blood parrots tbh. they are super personable, they have such great personalities and i think they're just adorable.
@YurinanAcquiline
5 жыл бұрын
Cory, "They can't eat other fish." Me * flashbacks to adorable red parrot fish chomping on rainbow shark* Me, "OK. Sure..."
@cordiehigh2152
5 жыл бұрын
zeaundra gayle I think that was a dead shark the video never showed the shark live going in the mouth
@lightwavz
5 жыл бұрын
Poor Fireball will never live that one down.
@cljacobson27
5 жыл бұрын
Lost a couple of other fish to my blood parrot.
@murtlefoot2385
5 жыл бұрын
I lost 32blind cave fish to my four blood parrot fish not impressed .
@OldBon3s
4 жыл бұрын
Seriously though!! You can do live feeds with them easily!! Also that have no problem with blood worms, they love them!! He is wrong about so many things it’s sad because people who don’t know better will believe him!
@kimc9023
5 жыл бұрын
Had 3 together in a 125...the aggression is real. I had a male and two females and they formed a pair & did lay infertile eggs about 4 times. The third parrot had to stay on the far sides of the aquarium. The last female was 15+ years & very personable. She always knew where I was in the room and would be watching and following best she could. I was more sad for her then most after she passed. Like a little puppy.
@petercsigo3314
3 ай бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss.I know the feeling. After five years, my yellow severum passed away. It was very hard.
@brianarreguin2972
5 жыл бұрын
Just got my first order from the co-op yesterday. Your customer service is second to none!! Thanks for everything you've done for the fish keeping hobby Corey and team!!
@Jeff.Spacek83
3 ай бұрын
I used to have one that enjoyed eating ghost shrimp by pining them up against the glass. I love these fish, so much character. Thanks for putting them in the spotlight!
@rantsandreviews
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving the Derp some love. I keep 3 different types...Standard Blood Parrot, King Kong, and Red Ingot. They all do great in my new planted 115.
@Ziggy203
5 жыл бұрын
I was going to get a parrot next week and this video is exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks Cory.
@onlyaquatics6916
4 жыл бұрын
Cool! How is your parrot doing? I just got mine today
@suzannebascara4294
5 жыл бұрын
"They cant eat other fish" Fireball: observe.
@missblueberrycsgo7945
3 жыл бұрын
And eats rainbow shark
@nobodyinparticular5346
5 жыл бұрын
“They don’t really dig a lot” To everyone watching, yes they do dig a lot. It’s a way for them to make their own territory. If you own a blood parrot, please give it sand.
@alexalexyou4406
4 жыл бұрын
When I had one it would move the rocks with its mouth and body
@nobodyinparticular5346
4 жыл бұрын
Alex Alex? You Yes, some do that, and that’s good that they can adapt like that, however, there is always a risk of them choking, as well, as some of them ram their head into the ground, since they may not use their mouth to pick up the gravel, which can result in damage
@AlexFrozenB
4 жыл бұрын
@Reclusiarch Grimaldus mine just mated with a male firemouth cichlid and dug a nest for fry.
@xXdutchieeeXx
3 жыл бұрын
Will fine gravel do? I can’t buy large bags of sand anywhere where I live
@SuperGankBros
2 жыл бұрын
@@xXdutchieeeXx You don't have a Home Depot, Lowes, Tractor Supply, or ANYTHING similar around you? 20/40 pool filter sand and coal slag (Black Diamond Blasting Sand) work fantastic when used as sand and it costs between $5 and $10 for a 50lb bag.
@Erebis1851
5 жыл бұрын
Since you asked for ideas on future topics, I would like to see a show on what types of rocks and what they do to the water parameters and also types of woods for freshwater tanks. I have come to hate Dragon Stone due to the flaking. Love your videos and all the tips you give!
@heatherhanson7754
5 жыл бұрын
I have two .. got them when juvies.. and they get along great... now about a year old and are awesome fish.. they do love to have caves to hide and sleep in. I am glad u gave the BPs some love ..
@BennyFlamenco
5 жыл бұрын
I really love these guides! Life happened, with family and all wonders it comes with, so now I starting to build up my knowledge of keeping fish again. Been away from this hobby for several years now, feels like I'm back on square one... More of these guides please!
@markrokycky1458
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Cory. Last video you mentioned only 1 in 10 products you test make it into your shelves. Myself along with other people would love to see you review these products into a video. I've seen many KZitemrs- not necessarily fish KZitemrs test products on there videos- which get a lot of views. Just a recommendation, otherwise keep doing what you're doing. Wish we had such a good store in CT
@justincarroll1836
5 жыл бұрын
Same here, I'd love to see him on the east coast.
@ericks02
5 жыл бұрын
me too
@turnipsucks6416
5 жыл бұрын
Sounds interesting. Maybe a bi-quarterly review guide explaining some of the newer products that have come your direction, pro's, con's, etc. I'm sure this is asking much though. You have a ton on your plate with all the production and material you release as it is. But maybe one of your employee's could put that together for you...
@nik1128
4 жыл бұрын
Best fish I've ever had. So much personality.
@TheDowntown02
4 жыл бұрын
Blood parrots are GREAT fish to keep!! Love this channel! 👍
@ClownWorldRebel
4 жыл бұрын
I have juvenile Red Parrots, they have had no problem eating. They eat pellets, baby shrimp and blood worms without issue. I absolutely adore my babies they are funny to watch and have huge personalities.
@geslinam9703
6 ай бұрын
We just got a big aquarium in the front lobby where I work and there are 8 of these fish. The first week, whenever I went near the tank, they would all zip to the back of the tank and hide behind stuff….then peek out at me. Now, when they see me, they all come come right up to the glass….they seem like curious little puppies! So adorable. I’ve noticed they also all look slightly different, especially their eyes. Some have bigger irises, one has eyes that are all black. There are also a lot of black skirted tetras in the tank, and someone told me that the parrot fish would eventually start eating them. I hope not.
@audrisampson
5 жыл бұрын
I was able do well keeping one in a 60 breeder. He ate flakes and LOVED those Aqueon bottom feeder disks.
@juliespore
5 жыл бұрын
I honestly wouldn’t keep one in a 29 because my standard blood got up to 8 inches. 3 in a 55 seems like really a stretch considering how big they get even if you do a bare tank. These fish do not stay small
@caseymoen7143
5 жыл бұрын
I have three parrots in a corner 56 gallon. I pared them with 15 corydoras and an orange pleco. A really fun tank to watch.
@FreeSwimmer
5 жыл бұрын
Cool Topic and Cool Fish ! I have kept several in past.. They get to a good size and live a decent time.. Mine were all over 8 years.. In optimal conditions, I believe several years longer is very realistic.. They are comical fish with great personalities.. Happy New Year !!
@CJBlack265
5 жыл бұрын
Blood parrots: the mules of the aquarium hobby 💕👍 (btw, I like mules)
@Lukksia
3 ай бұрын
2:44 LISTIN TO THIS! I got 2 and ended up having to rehome one
@fishiontanktics9356
5 жыл бұрын
Love how they hunt for shrimp! And it Live food! I’ve had many that sleep under rocks and will lay on its side and sleep or hide. Great personalities! Always live plants!
@mitchyboy1397
8 ай бұрын
hey cory ive got a couple of other mid size fish in my 100 gallon do you reckon i should put 2 or 3 in there or just even 1?
@victoriapapesh6892
4 жыл бұрын
My nephew just gave me a pair... Great information... Thank you so much 💝
@UmarKhan-sq6zo
10 ай бұрын
Love them! Had them with some livebearers (Mollys and Platys) which it schooled with 🤣 It clashed with Electrick Blue Acara some times. But it was mostly to chase him away from its territory. Cool personality!
@jp_zen3670
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I cant get enough of my parrot; so much personality.. Although, mine goes crazy for frozen bloodworms lol cheers!
@melissadeutsch5499
4 жыл бұрын
All mine do is dig! They are constantly building up rocks. I had 3 in a 55 gallon with a algae eater. Now only 2. I think one female and other is male. When I had three they all got along but would always be 2 together then the third wheel off to the side. Lol..i love having them. They are real sweet when they come up to the glass. Mine will bang the tank lid when they want food. Lol...they will peck at your hand tho if you stick it in the water. When I have to move something in the tank I have to use a bowl lid to shield my hand. I have gotten pecked good a couple times. It just freaks me out. It's not a bite but it's odd. I have had mine for 4 years now. When I got them they were a totally different color. They are really neat fish. Everyone that comes over always goes to the tank and looks at them.
@cameronrogers333
Ай бұрын
I see you have a video shot of a boood parrot with tiger barbs? Is that ok because I’m thinking of doing that? Or will the barbs nip at their find
@vigilante9259
2 ай бұрын
I have a pair of 3 Inch blood parrots, will they attack if I put pair of 2 Inch platinum parrots? since there are smaller than the blood parrots
@MediTANKtion
Жыл бұрын
Hey! Is an fx4 too much flow for a 125 gallon for blood parrots?
@toamaiusdvignir9468
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Corey, I know this is an old video so it is okay if you never see this comment. However, if you do, I have a question. My sister in law got 3 blood parrots, only 1 has a tail fin. The others do not are they different species or are the other 2 deformed? They swim fine, just no tail fin.
@CaylorsReptilesAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
I've not kept them. I sit on the fence with whether I like them or not, like I do with Glo Fish. I do like genetically altered (i.e. selectively bred) fish, such as long fin Plecos, etc., but that's about my limit. And, I actually think that True Parrots are a beautiful fish, so don't fully understand the deforming of them. Their color is nice, and that brings up another issue, injecting them with dyes. They look awesome Cory, especially with the Loaches. Happy New Year to you and yours!
@michaelmccarthy4077
5 жыл бұрын
" I do like genetically altered fish, such as long fin Plecos" Genetically altered? Selective breeding for a natural mutation =/= genetically altered.
@CaylorsReptilesAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the correction @@michaelmccarthy4077
@nathanrileyschulz5862
5 жыл бұрын
Goo fish where modified as embryos not living fish
@kiri23234
5 жыл бұрын
The issue with deformed fish like blood parrots is that these fish suffer a lot under their deformations. Blood parrots cannot eat, swimm, communicate, breath and reproduce like the original species of that fish. Glofish or fish with slightly longer fins don't suffer from their modifications.
@CaylorsReptilesAquatics
5 жыл бұрын
Point well made @@kiri23234 I also see them bullied in lfs as they're kept with other cichlids, and have little defense.
@kindmama
Жыл бұрын
I wish I could call you. I have a 55g with a 6inch Raphael catfish, two 5in clown loaches, and 2 corydoras. I've fallen in love with the CUTEST blood parrot who's been at our LFS for months now. I wanna bring him home but I don't know if he'd be a good fit for my tank.
@LeslieTown911
4 жыл бұрын
I just adopted a huge blood parrot. One of his eyes is blurry. What can I do for him? He's 8 years old.
@mindplacesllc1156
2 жыл бұрын
Hi newbie here, I currently have a community tank with brackish water 80 degrees. 3 platy and 2 guppy 38 gallons can I add one of these?
@jakemayola2838
3 жыл бұрын
Is it ok if I put 1 of them in a 40 gallon community tank wth gouramis, mollies, barbs, and other fish like that?
@toridylo3268
5 жыл бұрын
do you think i could keep 3 of these guys with some black mollies? or no? i'm pretty sure no but i really want to!
@redlfc5058
4 жыл бұрын
Victoria Hurst they’d probably get eaten
@redlfc5058
4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately
@GD1_3
4 жыл бұрын
I got one recently and when I get him home my wife says he looks like he's always 😃. Don't regret getting him. He's currently in my 48 bow front with a few swordtails, a coocoo catfish, and a common plecco for now. I definitely want to get him a friend.
@bjdonohue6704
5 жыл бұрын
Have u seen fireball he's on KZitem.
@missblueberrycsgo7945
3 жыл бұрын
Omg that little guy is so adorable!
@Brick934
2 жыл бұрын
He is so cute I have a cuter blood red parrot check my channel and you can see it
@purplepapaya26
2 жыл бұрын
I have 2 parrot fish in 125 gallon. They are close to 15 years old. I’ve never had a heater in the tank. I’m in souther California. Water is prob in the low 60s I’m guessing. I’m wondering if I should get a heater or just let them be?
@juliansfish617
4 жыл бұрын
"they can't eat other fish" fireball: allow me to introduce myself.
@Freshwaterfish_foliage
Жыл бұрын
Could I put one in with my single electric blue acara in a 40 breeder? 🤔
@RavenDunbar
5 жыл бұрын
I have two females. They are around 13 years old now. They like to make a mess of their substrate, digging holes and building hills with it. They do not get along with any other fish as they always try to eat them/bully them. There is only a large high-fin Pleco living with them now ... it's the only fish that seems to keep them in their place. They are neat fish, but you really have to watch them with other fish because sometimes they just really aren't that nice lol
@ulicesmartinez3611
5 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a apistogramma guide
@koiCompetitions
5 жыл бұрын
Audio on this is super good
@kingkato21
Жыл бұрын
Are blood and red parrots the same or different fish? Pet supply plus here has what looks like blood parrots but they are listed as red parrot.
@GabbyRocio
2 жыл бұрын
They're soooo cute.
@phantomlakdude
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I was about to buy 2 blood parrots in a 55
@VengreAngelPasilan
4 жыл бұрын
How often should the water filters be change? And should I buy new ones?
@mindplacesllc1156
2 жыл бұрын
Can they live In brackish water?
@margiemargie5
5 жыл бұрын
I have one but all he does is hide. Hardly comes out to eat even. I have to feed him in his little cave. I'm about ready to remove all the decor in the tank. Very frustrating. I've had him about 4 months. When do they finally come out and swim around?
@sisneric
2 жыл бұрын
I love blood parrot cichlid I started with 2 orange ones now I have 2 blood parrot cichlid and 2 polar blue parrot and 2 platinum parrots I'm looking for the yellow 1s and live in Pittsburgh Pa any suggestions on where I can get them.
@joecostic9348
4 жыл бұрын
My blood parrot has been with me for 5 years. He was in my first 30 gallon tank in my apartment, now hes the centerpiece in my 125. He is starting to get lighter in color. Is there anything I can do for him?
@maulikvyas2384
3 жыл бұрын
I am trying to do a community show tank! Would I be able to do only one blood parrot? Or do they have to be in groups?
@Zenith07
4 жыл бұрын
Blood parrots actually do eat other Fishes :/ (smaller) even snails 👀 And they can actually hurt other fishes, especially other blood parrots, this can also stress them and could lead to death, this can happen in just one day i guess if it keeps happening, i felt bad for my blood parrot had to move out the two bullies to another tank. Also, make caves for them its really important, pipes are good especially if there color black in the inside, makes them feel safer. They do make like sands cause they can dig in it, but its not that important tbh as long as they have that cave like stuffs to hide in to Always take note that if ur willing to buy ur blood parrot a companion or partner like other blood parrots always consider having a plan what to do if they dont get a long, i found this out the hard way, and my blood parrot was harmed and stressed in the process :c Blood parrots are Aggressive fishes, but not all since they do have different personalities, but always have a plan what to do to the other if they dont get along
@marklesterfelipe3417
4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Can you give me some recommendation of what fish(cichlids) can i put with my blood parrot fish. Thank you very much!
@johnbaptiste6497
3 жыл бұрын
I have a convict with mine, they get along well and they share a 45 gallon with a vanilla lobster which neither can harm and they have tons of room as well as a lot of personality and colour to the tank. Might get a blue lobster in a month and call it good.
@tinadoyle3803
Жыл бұрын
I have a 65g tank with 6 Bolivian Rams how would a blood parrot get on in there? Would he try too eat my Rams?
@lifewithpugwinkle
5 жыл бұрын
So what do you breed them with to get babies?
@ajw9975
3 жыл бұрын
Deformed mouth, sure. But at least for mine, that didn't stop my parrots from devouring our neons, otos, amano shrimps, and snails. They've even managed 2" grasshoppers, no problem. They eat peas, kidney beans, lima beans easy peezy. They never seem to struggle with their food and outcompete everything else we have in our tank (pushing/shoving).
@chandradasb5117
4 жыл бұрын
Is parrot fish is suited for planted aquarium???
@hendoftm4143
Жыл бұрын
Have one in with my African cichlids. Mixes in well, feeds well, none of the Africans bother it and he's fine with the others too. Lovely fish
@donnahudson6756
5 жыл бұрын
Could u please tell me the food you feed yours. The name of it. I wanna make sure my babys get the best
@LNX308
5 жыл бұрын
Can you do a flowerhorn care guide next please
@patjesscole2709
4 жыл бұрын
How do you feel about the parrot convicts there are some on aquabid I like them lot but trying to get some more information about them
@s7k561
5 жыл бұрын
Your vids are fire they calm me down
@sc225
Жыл бұрын
Can I mis them withGuppies, Noeo, Blue Ram ?
@josearguettabitoni6448
3 жыл бұрын
My parrot fish got abused by my Cichild I took the Cichild to another tank, now my new parrot fish is sitting on the bottom all sad is this normal for a few days or is he going to die?
@richardm239
5 жыл бұрын
i just got three little ones ,they are quite shy right now but they are so cute and quirky i love them
@tinadoyle3803
Жыл бұрын
What do you feed them ?
@richardm239
Жыл бұрын
@@tinadoyle3803 cichlid pellets .also frozen krill that i thaw under cold water and chop up to pieces that they can fit into their moths the krill is a really great supplemetary food loaded with lots of nutrients also helps with color
@leeh9520
4 жыл бұрын
Blood parrots grow quite big I have never heard that a 29 gallon is big enough for one I've always been told a 55 gallon is the smallest size for 1
@AntMan_478
4 жыл бұрын
Your right I have a 55 that houses 3 I thought I could get away with housing 4 but better not to risk overstocking the tank but I would say 3 parrots at max for a 55 they have plenty of room depending on shape of tank
@CallMeMark_
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Cory, I was wonder what I could put in my 5 gallon, I know rule of thumb is one inch per gallon but I can support 10 gallons. Can i have a medium centerpiece (like a dwarf or honey gourami) and 5-7 tetras?
@jimharris2939
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the blood parrot care guide vid. You read my mind.
@theduyvenbode3862
5 жыл бұрын
I have been really liking the Jelly Bean Parrots, but I am confused as to whether these are dyed or dna-colored like Glo-fish. Are they as hardy as other varieties?
@jonathanmackay8014
5 жыл бұрын
I work at a fish store, the colored varieties are just dyed and loose their color pretty quick, and also tens to have shorter lifespans. Imo avoid parrots in general (who wants a fish that can't even eat properly) but you get the fish you want man
@ShyGotta_a3
Жыл бұрын
I have a 40 gallon, how much can I keep in there
@danw4765
3 жыл бұрын
They are so cute
@rachaeldouglass6237
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this info. I miss my parrot Jakell. I found if the pellet is the same size a betta pellet these guys will divower them.
@kdocdreamer2930
5 жыл бұрын
I have large blood parrots and they tore up all the plants and eventually uprooted some I had swords and jungle Val. Are there plants that work better?
@NotEpoch
5 жыл бұрын
best intro ever :D this should be a meme! "ok, so lets talk about the blood parrot aka derp fish" lol. I nerded out on the white dwarf parrots, hope to keep them one day
@arielcervantes2944
4 жыл бұрын
Mine started what best I can call it is a pimple on the top of his head. Do you know anything about that?
@katinkakyara
2 жыл бұрын
On you tube there was a blood parrot who eats a red tail shark, they can open there mounth and eat other fish.😉
@belle369
5 жыл бұрын
They are so cute!! I was at a pet store today and I saw one, and I was saying hello. It seemed like he wanted to be pet, but I was playing with him through the tank window!
@daveyant3812
5 жыл бұрын
Cool Cory I'm glad you like blood parrots i do too
@sheilarogge2461
2 жыл бұрын
I KNEW IT.....EVERYONE had been telling me this fish wasnt the dirp fish.....I KNOW they are. They are breed from two other fish and they ended up being.....This. lol. I love them.
@peytonsmith1230
Жыл бұрын
My parrot DIGS like nothing I’ve ever seen. It’s wild
@jana.maluda8285
5 жыл бұрын
Could you keep 2 angle fish (not full grown) and a blood parrot in a 55 gallon? I have other fish in there but have other tanks they are going to anyway. Thank you.
@BigCityBettas
5 жыл бұрын
Derp fish for sure. Your description of their eating habits was hilarious!
@LaniBug1616
4 жыл бұрын
Would a BPC be a good tank mate for a Razorback Musk Turtle if they are the only ones in the tank?
@gtpowergeorgetennent3786
5 жыл бұрын
Nice vid ... Can you keep with guppy and mollys or will they kill them ? Need a big.fish in my community tank any ideas ? Thanks
@kiri23234
5 жыл бұрын
The problem with blood parrots is that these fish suffer a lot under their various deformations and disabilities. If you don't want a pet that suffers for its entire life, you should not get them. A nice big fish for a community tank with guppys and mollys would be a pleco (there are hundreds of species of them in all sizes and patterns but you should do some research before you choose one.)
@stevenwelti9321
5 жыл бұрын
I have a blood parrot that has a deformed mouth. It’s squished, almost like that typical fish face people make by sucking in their cheeks. Anyway, I’ve had him a year now and he’s hardly grown. He has a lot of competition in the tank with fast moving Barbs, so how can I make sure he gets enough food to grow to his full potential?
@HappyCamperTales
5 жыл бұрын
What a coincidence, we were looking at these at a store this week.
@prashanthchakravarthy6546
4 жыл бұрын
My recently bought pair of parrots are always hides behind the Spong filter. Any Reason behind it?
@agod4788
5 жыл бұрын
So about a month ago I had a blood parrot the size of a quarter in a 5 gallon, he got really big so I put him in a 30 gallon and got him a buddy, his buddy was really mean but then I got a 55 gallon, and got a peacock cichlid, jack dempsey, and a pike cichlid. One day (new years day) we found him dead at 7:00 AM. But now we have our old parrot (I could tell cause the mouth shape) and he went form a quarter to the size of my hand!
@kv5204
2 жыл бұрын
Hoping that someone replies to my comment as it is an old video. I bought 2 bp and the exact thing is happening that u said, one dominating the other. Tank size is not an issue i believe. Should i add 1 more bp?? Or what shud i do?? I also have an option to return 1 of them.(hoping i m able to net one since there are lots of hiding places lol) Edit: i watched ur vid just now, after getting the fishes.
@Brantov
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice video, happy new Year!
@cancerniggapenis4898
3 жыл бұрын
I have 3 blood parrots and 3 oscars in a 29 gallon tank for now there really small tho like all the fish are 2-3 inches they will go into a 150 gallon soon, there doing good now they Have plenty of room not really any fighting
@KaltrinaDemiri
5 жыл бұрын
Love these fish, I have two, one in my 55 with Oscars and the other in my 29 with guppies and smaller fish.
@mrswiggles2012
5 жыл бұрын
Blood parrots do dig. I have 4 in my 125g and they constantly dig up my plants. I have to put rocks all rounds them. I may have to switch to fake plants to make it look nice with their great color.
@lightwavz
5 жыл бұрын
There is a lone female sitting at my LFS. I am just itching to set up a tank and go for it. What other fish has anyone been successful with as tankmates?
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