The Blood Parrot Cichlid fish, which the owner had cared for three years, reportedly died after he forgot to switch on the tank's heating system in time. Being a tropical fish, it requires warmer ...

Parrot fish are available whole, gutted and frozen. They are available year round. Many reef-dwelling species are considered to be over-exploited. If you have concerns ask your fishmonger.

For example, in the mid-1980s, fishermen caught many parrot fish near Cook Island. The parrot fish are an integral part of the coral reef ecosystem because they eat the excess algae, which allows ...