Blood Parrot Cichlid

Blood Parrot Cichlid

Hybrid (Amphilophus x Vieja)
✗ Not Compatible
Coral Red Pencilfish

Coral Red Pencilfish

Nannostomus mortenthaleri

Can Blood Parrot Cichlid Live With Coral Red Pencilfish?

Blood Parrot Cichlid and Coral Red Pencilfish are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 76–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.0.

Size ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Blood Parrot Cichlid (8") may eat or bully Coral Red Pencilfish (1.2").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Blood Parrot Cichlid (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Coral Red Pencilfish (peaceful). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Coral Red Pencilfish is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 35 gallons

ParameterBlood Parrot CichlidCoral Red Pencilfish
Temperature76–82°F75–82°F
pH6.5–7.54.5–7
Max Size8"1.2"
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank30 gal10 gal

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