Will my parrot fish have babies?

Question

I have a pair of tattooed Lipstick parrots and I have heard that they have to be crossed with another cichlid for them to hatch. I was wondering if anybody can tell me if this is true or not and if it is what kind of ciclids can put with them? Also, would African Ciclids be capable to go in the tank with them?

Answer 1

i heard that those ones couldn't breed cuz there a hybrid

Answer 2

They will probably lay eggs but put the eggs in a closed in area so they don't get eaten.

Answer 3

Breeding:  If you keep the two sexes together, you’ll likely see typical cichlid spawning behavior.  They’ll clean a rock or piece of wood or dig a pit.  Some prefer caves.  We’ve had eggs on the driftwood but no fry yet.  Some feel they are mules (sterile).  Others report successful spawnings.  (Probably, much depends upon the actual species crossed.  If any convict cichlid blood exists in your strain, they will spawn and survive in a bait bucket.).

African cichlids are capable but i do not suggest due to they are more aggresive than american cichlids

Answer 4

What the h**l is a parrott fish?