Can Blood Parrot Cichlid Live With Green Fire Tetra?

Blood Parrot Cichlid and Green Fire Tetra are NOT compatible tank mates.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 76–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.5.

Size ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Blood Parrot Cichlid (8") may eat or bully Green Fire Tetra (1.5").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

Blood Parrot Cichlid (semi-aggressive) may have issues with Green Fire Tetra (peaceful). Monitor closely if attempting.

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Green Fire Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 38 gallons

ParameterBlood Parrot CichlidGreen Fire Tetra
Temperature76–82°F72–82°F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Max Size8"1.5"
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank30 gal15 gal

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