Can Blood Parrot Cichlid Live With Bumblebee Goby?

Blood Parrot Cichlid and Bumblebee Goby are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 76–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 7.0–7.5.

Size ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Blood Parrot Cichlid (8") may eat or bully Bumblebee Goby (1.5").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Blood Parrot Cichlid (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Bumblebee Goby (peaceful). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Fish occupy different water levels (Blood Parrot Cichlid: middle, Bumblebee Goby: bottom), reducing conflict.

Important Notes

  • Bumblebee Goby is a schooling fish and needs at least 3 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 35 gallons

ParameterBlood Parrot CichlidBumblebee Goby
Temperature76–82°F74–82°F
pH6.5–7.57–8.5
Max Size8"1.5"
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleBottom
Min Tank30 gal10 gal

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