Blood Parrot's and German Red's?

[nicholsd]

I have a friend that has a 120 gallon tank with three full grown Parrot's in there. I have some German Red fry that are just starting to color up and was wanting to give him some. Will they mix OK or are the Peacocks going to be to aggressive one day?

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Blood Parrot's and German Red's?

I think if they are fry and grow up with the parrots it should be fine....I would worry if the peacocks are too small they could end up being a nice snack.

[nicholsd]

Re: Blood Parrot's and German Red's?

Well that was my thoughts exactly. I just wanted to be sure. We will see how the votes come in.

[Cesar]

Re: Blood Parrot's and German Red's?

Agree with Ek, depends on size of fry and hiding spots.
-C

[nicholsd]

Re: Blood Parrot's and German Red's?

Let's assume the the German Reds' make it. The question is are they compatible as adults?

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Blood Parrot's and German Red's?

If the peacocks grow up with them then it's most likely they will do fine together when full grown.

[rrocket2002]

Re: Blood Parrot's and German Red's?

There will always be the one that makes a liar out of everyone, but if the GR's are introduced juveniles they should co-exist together just fine.  Even as adults they should be ok.  

Change up the tank before introducing new tenants.

[Cesar]

Re: Blood Parrot's and German Red's?

Even though I dont like SA with Africans,my wife insisted on getting a parrot fish,hes been fine with my iceberg and sunshines and even with some hongi.They do go after it every once and a while usually only when it comes to breeding since my iceberg is king of the tank,he likes to show his dominance by picking on every one,but nothing really to worry about.
-C

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Blood Parrot's and German Red's?

What answer are you wanting to hear nicholsd?


If they start to attack each other....just net the attacker out and give it a little thump, works everytime!

[armthehomeless]

Re: Blood Parrot's and German Red's?

I've had german reds and parrots together before

[Haiven]

Re: Blood Parrot's and German Red's?

I keep adult BPs and Peacocks together in a 140 -- no problems.

[Darbex]

Re: Blood Parrot's and German Red's?

You can always read the thread on how to punish your bad fish its a great article on what to do.  

http://houstonfishbox.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=2652

[loopy119]

Re: Blood Parrot's and German Red's?

Wow, EK, that was kinda sick...peeing on your fish??? LMAO!!!! Pretty good though!!! I guess I'll have to remember to never pick on y'alls fish!!!

Rebekah