What fish are best to keep in a community tank with parrotfish?
Parrotfish are mainly tropical fish that live in coral reefs. They get their name because their body colors are very vibrant and their mouth shape resembles a parrot's. They are also a common small aquarium pet, and there are a great many people who love keeping this ornamental fish. Moreover, many people are used to keeping parrotfish together with other fish. So let's take a look below at what fish are good to keep in a community tank with parrotfish!
Oscar
The oscar, also known as the tiger oscar, velvet cichlid, marble cichlid, and peacock cichlid, among other names, is one of the larger species of tropical fish. Under suitable natural conditions it can reach 30 cm in length. It has a stout, broad, and thick body, with an oval-shaped body that is deep and laterally compressed, a fan-shaped caudal fin, and a large mouth. Its basic body color is black, yellowish-brown, or bluish-black, with irregular orange-yellow patches and red stripes on the sides of its body, resembling a map.
Small blue shark
The small blue shark, also known as the iridescent shark, hammerhead shark, and so on, has a strong tolerance for low oxygen and wide adaptability, but weak resistance to low temperatures. Its suitable temperature range is 20°C-34°C, with the optimal growth water temperature being 26°C-32°C. When the water temperature is below 18°C, it moves slowly and responds sluggishly. When the water temperature is below 12°C, it begins to die. However, it often muddies the water, affecting the ornamental effect.
Dinosaur fish
Dinosaur fish are an ancient species of fish. Like arowanas and lungfish, they belong to the category of large living fossil fish. They have a strong physique and grow at a medium speed, and are not difficult to keep. They accept live baits such as small fish and small shrimp as well as fish worms, and can also be fed foods such as frozen Antarctic shrimp and fish pellets. They are basically not picky about food.
Flower tiger
The flower tiger fish, also known as the flower leopard stonefish, reaches 30 cm in length as an adult. It is widely distributed in temperate and tropical waters, and generally lives among rocky reefs, which is why it is sometimes also called a rockfish. It has a huge body, and the markings on its body are arguably more like those of a leopard than a tiger, so it is also called the flower leopard stonefish.
Thai tiger
The Thai tiger, also known as the three-striped tiger, Nantos fish, fine-scaled datnoid, and so on, is a wild-type species. It is a large fish species with extremely high ornamental value, highly praised by fish enthusiasts, and widely kept. It has a strong physique and a gentle and timid temperament, and is easily stimulated by changes in light to change its body color. It has a certain territoriality, and becomes fierce when catching live bait, so when keeping it in a community tank, attention must be paid to size differences.