Description True Parrot Cichlid (Hoplarchus psittacus) Origin: Wild Colombia Locale: Rio Orinoco Diet: Omnivore and predator, will accept most frozen and prepared foods. Eats a significant amount of fruit and nuts in the wild. Adult Size: 10″ Recommended Tank Size: 120 gallons Compatibility: Varies significantly by individual fish. Some are relatively peaceful for a large cichlid, others can be fiercely territorial Preferred Water Parameters pH:                          6.0 – 7.0 Temp:                     78-84F Ammonia:              0ppm Nitrite:                    0ppm Nitrate:                  <30ppm Shipping Note: Due to size, the need for extra packing, and space requirements, larger sizes may not be eligible for our flat rate shipping. We strongly recommend shipping large fish via air cargo when possible. Please contact us for a quote or for additional shipping info.