Alex Shepherd

OK!! I have 3 parrot fish, (The red parrot fish) but they are biting each other... SO IF YOU PLEASE HELP me what do I have to do? Only one is biting the 2, and the other 2 is not biting at all, I don't know whats going on, are they kissing? Biting? Fighting? I don't know, but I am soo afraid if one of them is injured as I don't know if one of the parrot fish came up like this, it has a very red color in her body above, just like this one but mine are not exactly the same as them, they are circled and cute looking
http://www.fishlinkworldwide.com/fis...art-parrot.jpg

Did you see one of them has a very red color above? IS my parrot fish injured because of other fish is biting her? What do I have to do? Is it normal? Do I have to keep them like this? Or do I have to act, I don't think that the parrot fish injure, their mouth is very soft, I also have a Mollie fish with them, they are 5, but the parrot which is biting also follow them and tried to bite them...
The 2 other fish are not biting them at all and not attacking the one who caused trouble (WISH THEY DO)
Please tell me what to do? And thanks

aquarist48

Hello Alex and Welcome to Fish Lore. To start I have moved your thread from freshwater beginners to the "hybrid/Parrot" section of the forum.

Your Bloody Parrots are displaying natural behavior. They will get into lip locks and push each other around the tank all day long. I really don't think you have anything to worry about.
What size tank do you have them in? If you would fill out your aquarium information in your profile it will help others to help you more on down the road.

Bloody Parrots are Cichlids and can display some aggressive behavior at times. Blood Red Parrot Video 2 (my video showing some of the same behavior that you've mentioned.)
Some more info on Bloody Parrots below that you will find very helpful.
Blood Red Parrot Cichlid, a Hybrid Cichlid
Cichlid Research Home Page: Parrot Cichlids
If you have any more questions don't hesitate to ask.
Have fun and enjoy the site.
Ken

Alex Shepherd

aquarist I know forum, but I didn't know how to use this one but now I am getting use of it
But they are not dowing in the mouth thing

Anyway I will take the video later and I'll show you

aquarist48

I'll be looking forward to seeing your video. I'm sure you'll learn your way around the forum. If you need any help just let us know.
Ken

Shawnie

Definitely sounds normal for them but what size tank are they in? that could make a difference on finding out a pecking order or hurting severely