The parrot fish is not a naturally formed fish. It was first hybridized between a male red devil fish and a female purple red devil fish. Therefore, the chromosomes between the male and female of this fish cannot pair. The male cannot fertilize the female, and the eggs produced by the female cannot hatch. After spawning, they need to be disposed of as soon as possible to avoid polluting the water quality. If there are other fish in the tank, they can be allowed to eat the eggs.
As mentioned above, male and female parrot fish can not reproduce, but this does not mean that other fish can not. Female fish can reproduce with male fish such as purple fire mouth and Luo Han fish, among which the hybrid with purple fire mouth gives birth to macaw parrot fish, which is very strong in size and can start. Aft hybridization with that arhat, the unicorn parrot fish can be hatched. Because of the uncertainty of reproduction, many fish with different shapes can also be obtained.
If you want to distinguish between male and female parrot fish, you can start with the shape and habits. Males are redder in color, have longer dorsal and anal fins, sometimes exceeding the caudal fin, and have smooth genital pores with small protrusions. The color of the mother is slightly lighter, the protuberance of the reproductive pore is more obvious, and during the spawning period, the abdomen will swell. In addition, the male has the nature of digging holes, but also more aggressive, so it is easier to start. The female, on the other hand, does not dig holes, rarely participates in combat, and may start before spawning.
