Blue Tiger Polar Parrot Fish Amatitlania x Cichlasoma Nigrofasciatus 4cm
Image for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.
Delivered alive, guaranteed
Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.
When will my fish arrive?
| Order placed | Delivery day |
|---|---|
| Up to Monday 11:00am | Thursday (that week) |
| Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00am | Friday (that week) |
| Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00am | Saturday (that week) |
| Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time) | Thursday (following week) |
Overview
The Blue Tiger Polar Parrot is a compact captive-bred hybrid of the convict cichlid and the parrot cichlid, with a pale blue-white body crossed by dark vertical tiger bars. It combines the parrot's rounded shape with the convict's hardiness and bold nature. It suits keepers wanting a smaller, active cichlid with real personality.
- Adult Size: Around 10–15 cm (4–6 in); usually toward the lower end
- Lifespan: 5–10 years
Origin
- Native to: Captive-bred hybrid; convict parent from Central America
- Habitat: No wild habitat; convict parent from rocky rivers and lakes
Feeding
- Diet: Omnivorous
- Preferred Foods: Cichlid pellets, flake, bloodworm, brine shrimp, spirulina, peas
- Feeding Habits: Feed twice daily in small amounts; accepts most foods readily, vary the diet
Tank Mates
- Best with: Similar-sized robust fish: severums, larger barbs, rainbowfish, plecs
- Avoid: Small or slow fish; other breeding cichlid pairs in tight quarters
Aggression & Behaviour
- Temperament: Semi-aggressive; calmer than a pure convict
- Territoriality: Territorial, becoming pushy when pairing and breeding
Experience Level
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Challenges: Aggression rises sharply when a pair spawns; provide plenty of cover
Water Parameters
- Water Type: Freshwater, moderately hard and neutral to alkaline
- Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH: 6.5–8.0
- Hardness: 8–20 dGH
- Flow: Slow to moderate
- Tank Size: Minimum 120 litres for a pair; 200 litres or more with tank mates
Final Notes
Polar parrots are hardy and quick to settle, but pairs spawn readily in caves and will defend eggs and fry against anything in the tank, so plan tank mates with that in mind. Fry can be raised but hybrid offspring should not be passed off as pure species. Provide a long footprint with rocks, caves and a sandy substrate and they reward you with constant activity and bold behaviour.
Please Note
The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.
It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.
Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.
We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.
Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.