Parrot fish generally start spawning when they are 5 to 8 months old. Specifically, parrot fish at this age range are capable of spawning. When selecting broodstock for spawning, it is best to choose those that are 8 months old. This is because at this time, the reproductive organs of parrot fish are relatively mature, and the eggs they lay are of higher quality.
Reproductive Cycle and Spawning Frequency of Parrot Fish
After reaching sexual maturity, parrot fish spawn approximately once every ten days and can breed three to four times a month.
Biological Characteristics and Ecological Environment of Parrot Fish
Parrot fish mainly inhabit the waters below the surface of tropical and subtropical oceans, distributed in areas such as the Western Pacific Ocean, the Ryukyu Islands, the Western Indian Ocean, and the Red Sea. They feed on small benthic animals. They even consume toxic food without hesitation and have a preference for coral polyps. Parrot fish cannot reproduce offspring among themselves. Most of them are hybrids, resulting from the cross - breeding of the Red Devil cichlid and the Pink Convict cichlid.