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Can I make my male blood parrot cichlid fertile for breeding?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

How to give vitamins to make fertile red blood parrot male aquarium fish ?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 7th, 2018

Vitamins will not aid in fertility. Being a hybrid species, most male blood parrot cichlids are infertile. Some breeders will use hormone injections, however, this should not be done without the advice of an aquatics specialist.

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