Description
Platinum Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid – Striking Hybrid Beauty
(Hybrid: Amphilophus citrinellus × Convict Cichlid)
The Platinum Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid is a stunning hybrid fish prized for its brilliant metallic white-blue sheen and playful, intelligent personality. Combining the best traits of the Parrot Cichlid and Convict Cichlid, this hardy and compact hybrid displays a rounded body, unique beak-like mouth, and dazzling iridescence that glows under aquarium lighting.
These cichlids are bold yet manageable, often showing curiosity toward their keepers and interacting with activity around the tank. Their moderate size and adaptable nature make them a fantastic choice for hobbyists looking for something eye-catching and easy to care for.
Key Features:
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Beautiful hybrid with a shimmering platinum-blue finish
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Compact size and peaceful temperament for a cichlid
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Hardy, easy to feed, and suitable for intermediate keepers
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Great centrepiece for medium-sized aquariums
Care Information:
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Scientific Name: Hybrid: Amphilophus citrinellus × Convict Cichlid
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Adult Size: Around 10–12 cm
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Temperature: 24–28°C
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pH Range: 6.5–7.8
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Tank Size: Minimum 120 litres
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Diet: Omnivorous – accepts pellets, flakes, frozen, and live foods
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Compatibility: Semi-aggressive; best kept with similar-sized cichlids or robust tankmates
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Tank Setup: Decorate with rocks, caves, and open swimming areas
Why Choose a Platinum Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid?
The Platinum Polar Blue Parrot combines stunning colour, personality, and hardiness in one unique fish. Perfect as a showpiece for any tropical aquarium, it brings movement, brilliance, and charm that few species can match.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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