Robert
Fish Fanatic
What is the story behind the Blood Parrot
Blood Parrot
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They are genetically made hybrids of the red devil cichlid and another fish, most often the severum cichlid but sometimes another fish.
Many are born with life affecting deformaties like no tails and mouths that are too small to eat with, if they are blood parrots they have also been dyed by dipping the fish into a acid solution to remove its slime coating and then dipped into a colour bath to give the fish its bright red colour.
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Many are born with life affecting deformaties like no tails and mouths that are too small to eat with, if they are blood parrots they have also been dyed by dipping the fish into a acid solution to remove its slime coating and then dipped into a colour bath to give the fish its bright red colour.
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Missy
Fish Fanatic
Are you speaking of Blood Parrot Cichlids?
If so, it is true that they are hybrids. However, not all are dyed. The Blood Parrot Cichlid is not dyed by any means however, the bubble gum and jelly bean variety, along with a few others are dyed.
Additionally, although it has been said that their mouths are too small to eat from the surface, anyone who has ever owned a Blood Parrot Cichlid will say otherwise.
It has also been said that these fish are unable to produce healthy offspring however, this is more and more commonly being found to be untrue, at least as far as the straight hybrids (undyed) are concerned.
The dyed parrot cichlids are often underdeveloped, their growth is stunted at 3-4inches and they do not live long lives. However, the Blood Parrot Cichlid reaches it full potential of 8-10inches and is believed to be unharmed by any of its unique characteristics. Hybrids are very common in both fish, dogs, cats, etc., and does not in itself make them wrong. A very good example of this is any mixed breed dog. Absolutely, the artifically altered fish, such as the tailess variety, which I admitedly have no idea how it is done and the dyed variety should be avoided but I seen no reason that a hybrid fish in itself should be avoided.
I do not mean to offend anyone if their beliefs are different and I respect their decision to avoid this fish, especially if they are unsure if the fish has been dyed or not. I however, intend to purchase two Blood Parrot Cichlids within the next few weeks and look forward to them very much.
If so, it is true that they are hybrids. However, not all are dyed. The Blood Parrot Cichlid is not dyed by any means however, the bubble gum and jelly bean variety, along with a few others are dyed.
Additionally, although it has been said that their mouths are too small to eat from the surface, anyone who has ever owned a Blood Parrot Cichlid will say otherwise.
It has also been said that these fish are unable to produce healthy offspring however, this is more and more commonly being found to be untrue, at least as far as the straight hybrids (undyed) are concerned.
The dyed parrot cichlids are often underdeveloped, their growth is stunted at 3-4inches and they do not live long lives. However, the Blood Parrot Cichlid reaches it full potential of 8-10inches and is believed to be unharmed by any of its unique characteristics. Hybrids are very common in both fish, dogs, cats, etc., and does not in itself make them wrong. A very good example of this is any mixed breed dog. Absolutely, the artifically altered fish, such as the tailess variety, which I admitedly have no idea how it is done and the dyed variety should be avoided but I seen no reason that a hybrid fish in itself should be avoided.
I do not mean to offend anyone if their beliefs are different and I respect their decision to avoid this fish, especially if they are unsure if the fish has been dyed or not. I however, intend to purchase two Blood Parrot Cichlids within the next few weeks and look forward to them very much.
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smb
Guest
Actually, that's not a good example. Dogs are the same species whereas hybrid fish aren't.
KimmyFishy89
Fish Crazy
Yes, dogs are of the same species. That is selective breeding. Hybrids are a mix of two species. Like, a tiger and a lion.
And blood parrots are infact dyed red, and parrot cichlids have their spines kinked to give it that hunch aswell as several birth deformities. Better off buying something that isn't mutated
And blood parrots are infact dyed red, and parrot cichlids have their spines kinked to give it that hunch aswell as several birth deformities. Better off buying something that isn't mutated
FrankSlapperinni
Fish Herder
I think I would rather have a severely inbred fish than a severely inbred blood parrot.Rax said:
thecichlidaddict
Fish Herder
I think you should find a different store!
david27
Fish Crazy
Oh No not another Blood red parrot thread, how long will this one go before people start insulting each other
Its a shame that there seems to be a need to make fish when there is such a wide variety in nature IMO and I don't approve of them, but unfortunately all the time there is a market, I think they are here to stay.
But if people want to own them I respect their decision, I just don't agree with them.
I think severely inbred is a bit strong but it is certain that many commercially bred fish are shadows of their wild counterparts.
David
Its a shame that there seems to be a need to make fish when there is such a wide variety in nature IMO and I don't approve of them, but unfortunately all the time there is a market, I think they are here to stay.
But if people want to own them I respect their decision, I just don't agree with them.
I think severely inbred is a bit strong but it is certain that many commercially bred fish are shadows of their wild counterparts.
David
thecichlidaddict
Fish Herder
I'm with Missy on everything said.
I don't know if this is actually true, but I would venture to guess that these goofy fish that can't even close their own mouths would never survive in the wild. That alone makes them false, and removes any urge I might have to own them had I thought they were nice fish.
but whatever, it's a hybrid, no big deal, buy it if you like it, though they are certainly not for everyone. But please please please do not buy the dyed varieties, it's a cruel thing to do for money, and supporting them only makes them come up with new ideas, different ways to modify and mutate them, and different fish to mutate.
I don't know if this is actually true, but I would venture to guess that these goofy fish that can't even close their own mouths would never survive in the wild. That alone makes them false, and removes any urge I might have to own them had I thought they were nice fish.
but whatever, it's a hybrid, no big deal, buy it if you like it, though they are certainly not for everyone. But please please please do not buy the dyed varieties, it's a cruel thing to do for money, and supporting them only makes them come up with new ideas, different ways to modify and mutate them, and different fish to mutate.
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smb
Guest
I have to totally disagree with you.
What do you mean buy them but just not the dyed fish? It's human nature to make money. That's all this is about. It's not caring for the fish or trying to provide a valuable service to the consumer, it's ONLY about making money without any thought to wildlife whatsoever.
You can't pick and choose. You can't go halfway. We're at the point we're at now because people bought hybrids or dyed fish or whatever the case may be...so they expanded beyond "just the hybrids".
It's man's instinct to expand on a market where there is money and reach beyond. What's next after this?
You can't pick and choose. It's all or nothing when it comes to this sad sad practice.
I kill all these fish that my friends or people I meet happen to have. They go right into my cichlid and piranha tanks to give REAL fish a tasty treat. As it should be. And before any of you even try to get on me, release these frankensteins into the wild and see what happens. They wouldn't last a day. I'm just mimicing Nature!!!
thecichlidaddict
Fish Herder
smb, As I mentioned I don't keep them, and honestly I hate them almost as much, but people are going to buy them anyway. They just don't care. They're just fish, to some.
Plus, the calm nature is tough to find in cichlids, blood parrots work with all types of setups. unfortunately this actually makes them a desirable fish. They may not be able to survive in the wild, but, perhaps because they were designed in aquariums, they do great in them.
But if I get them to at least stick to the ... um... 'I'm thinking of 'natural variety' of blood parrot, (although I realize that a blood parrot isn't natural) then that's better then nothing. You may disagree with me, but I completely agree with you
Plus, the calm nature is tough to find in cichlids, blood parrots work with all types of setups. unfortunately this actually makes them a desirable fish. They may not be able to survive in the wild, but, perhaps because they were designed in aquariums, they do great in them.
But if I get them to at least stick to the ... um... 'I'm thinking of 'natural variety' of blood parrot, (although I realize that a blood parrot isn't natural) then that's better then nothing. You may disagree with me, but I completely agree with you
Missy
Fish Fanatic
SMB
I must say, you have every right to dislike a creature if you so choose to however, I find it absolutely appauling that you would intentionally destroy life because you do not like it or approve of it. These fish, like them or not have no control of how they came to be and deserve humane treatment no matter how you feel about their kind. You clearly have no value for life if what you say is true. No matter how small or helpless a creature, fish, animal or human, they deserve the right to live. Would you destroy a helpless animal if it were deformed or somehow otherwise disabled and you determined that it would not be able to survive in the wild?
I must say, you have every right to dislike a creature if you so choose to however, I find it absolutely appauling that you would intentionally destroy life because you do not like it or approve of it. These fish, like them or not have no control of how they came to be and deserve humane treatment no matter how you feel about their kind. You clearly have no value for life if what you say is true. No matter how small or helpless a creature, fish, animal or human, they deserve the right to live. Would you destroy a helpless animal if it were deformed or somehow otherwise disabled and you determined that it would not be able to survive in the wild?
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smb
Guest
I have every right to do what I am doing. Infact, if you "care" so much about the animal world, you would support me in what I am trying to do here because in the long run this is what is best.
I find it "absolutlely appauling" that you would support such torturous procedures that these fish go through!
No they don't but they also don't have the control to try and stop this from happening like you and I do. I would assume with you being smarter than the fish, you would choose to do what's best for the fish like I am, since they can't for themselves.
Quite the opposite! You clearly have no value (or clue) for the pain and suffering and deformities these fish go through to get where we are at now. I do and as such, I am against it. If you did a bit of research you would know also. I mean cmon, you liken it to different breeds of dogs. They are the SAME species when it comes to dogs. Thay are NOT hybrids!!!!
Ummm yes I would. But apparently you don't mind animals that suffer as long as they are alive. Doesn't matter how bad they are suffering, as long as they're alive it's ok to you tho. That's not selfish at all.
FanOFish
Fish Herder
Just out of curiousity.....how is it that you get these fish to feed your piranhas? Do they just turn them over to you or do you engage in midnight raids to your friends aquariums at night?smb said:
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