Why are my parrot fish fighting and stressed in their 10-gallon tank?

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Hi i have a small 6 parrot fish and 1 bichir in my 10 gallon aquarium this tank is just temporary i will buy a 50 gallon soon because there is no available 50 gallon right now, ok my 6 parrot fish are just fighting each other and stressed because of that and they have change color and Im so worried because i dont want my fish to die so pls i need advice and dont worry about my bichir his fine LOL.

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using PetCoach. There really is no solution other than a bigger tank. 50 gallons is likely too small for 6 parrot fish once they reach full size. If you cannot get a larger tank asap, I would recommend setting up several smaller tanks, or returning or rehoming the fish until you have the correct set up, A good rule of thumb is 30 gallon for one and 10 more gallons for each additional Blood Parrot. As with any fish, the bigger the tank the better. Overcrowded they are going to fight and become stressed which can lead to disease and possible death. Here's a bit more info. http://www.parrotcichlids.com/parrot-cichlid-tank-setup.asp Good luck.

Why are my parrot fish fighting and stressed in their 10-gallon tank?

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