Can Blood Parrot Cichlid Live With Green Neon Tetra?

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

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 76–82°F.

pH ⚠ Use Caution

Very narrow pH overlap (6.5–6.5). Hard to maintain precisely.

Size ✗ Not Compatible

Extreme size difference. Blood Parrot Cichlid (8") may eat or bully Green Neon Tetra (1").

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

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

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Green Neon Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 10 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 35 gallons

ParameterBlood Parrot CichlidGreen Neon Tetra
Temperature76–82°F75–85°F
pH6.5–7.54–6.5
Max Size8"1"
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank30 gal10 gal

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