There has been much confusion over the origin of the Red Parrot. Most people say it is a hybrid but no one can say exactly what the parent species are. Many people think it is either a Midas X Severum, Midas X Gold Severum, or Midas X Synspilum. But no one can provide any evidence of this. I personally believe they are a mutation of the Midas cichlid. Myself and many others believe this fish is actually a mutation of Amphilophus citrinellus in the same way a Blue Dempsey is a mutation of the Jack Dempsey. There are many points to support this, but I will not get into them here.
Many people hate Red Parrots for several reasons. They say they are deformed, hybrids, weak, can't fend for themselves, and unatural. Yet virtually none of these things are true. In my experiance with Red Parrots they have been very active and strong, even able to co-exist with much larger and more aggresive fish such as Midas Cichlids. In my oppinion, if you like the fish don't worry with the people that might try to put you down for keeping them.
Red Parrots (like their parent species the Midas) will do best if fed mostly Spirulina when young, with more meaty foods being introduced as they grow. Shrimp, crayfish, mussels and earthworms will be especially relished.
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