King Kong Yuan Bao Parrot Cichlid (Red Ingot)

The King Kong Yuan Bao Parrot Cichlid, also known as the Red Ingot Parrot or Yuan Bao Parrot, is a selectively bred ornamental hybrid cichlid prized for its intense red-orange coloration and compact, rounded body shape.

Compared with the longer and more heavily headed Red Mammon / King Kong type, Yuan Bao-style Parrots are selected for a shorter, deeper, fuller body, creating the characteristic rounded “ingot” appearance that gives the variety its name.

Common Names: King Kong Yuan Bao Parrot / Red Ingot Parrot / Yuan Bao Parrot / Blood Red Ingot
Classification: Ornamental Hybrid Cichlid
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: Captive-Bred Ornamental Hybrid
Adult Size: Approximately 10–14+ in / 25–35+ cm, depending on lineage
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive / Territorial
Care Level: Intermediate
Swimming Level: Mid Level
Water Type: Tropical Freshwater

Aquarium Recommendation

King Kong Yuan Bao / Red Ingot Parrots require a spacious, well-filtered freshwater aquarium.

Recommended setup includes:

• Open swimming areas
• Smooth rocks
• Driftwood
• Sheltered areas
• Strong biological filtration
• Stable tropical water conditions
• Because these fish have a deep, compact body shape, avoid sharp decorations and narrow structures where a large fish could become trapped.

Water Parameters

Temperature: Approximately 76–82°F / 24–28°C
pH: Approximately 6.5–8.0
Flow: Low to Moderate
Filtration: Strong

Stable water quality and regular partial water changes are recommended.

Feeding

King Kong Yuan Bao / Red Ingot Parrots are omnivorous and readily accept:

• Premium cichlid pellets
• Color-enhancing foods
• Shrimp
• Krill
• Mysis
• Frozen foods
• Supplemental vegetable-based foods

Feed appropriately sized foods and avoid overfeeding.

Tank Mates

Best kept with similarly sized peaceful to semi-aggressive fish.

Avoid:

• Very small fish
• Delicate community fish
• Highly aggressive cichlids
• Persistent fin-nippers

Individual temperament varies, and territorial behavior may become stronger with maturity.

Body Shape & Coloration

Yuan Bao / Red Ingot Parrots are especially valued for their:

• Rounded, compact body
• Deep body profile
• Full belly shape
• Bright red-to-orange coloration
• Thick overall appearance

Unlike Red Mammon-type fish, the primary visual emphasis is usually the rounded Yuan Bao body shape rather than pronounced head growth.

Individual Appearance

Individual fish may naturally vary in:

• Red-to-orange color intensity
• Body roundness
• Head shape
• Body depth
• Fin shape
• Body proportions
• Exact size

Color may also appear lighter or darker depending on lighting, diet, maturity, stress, environment, and acclimation.

Please Note: Product photos and videos are real photos of fish from RJ AQUA stock and are representative of the fish offered for sale. This is not an individually numbered specimen listing. The actual fish shipped may naturally vary in coloration, body roundness, head shape, fin appearance, and exact size from the fish shown.