Blood Parrot Cichlid

Blood Parrot Cichlid

Hybrid (Amphilophus x Vieja)
⚠ Use Caution
Rummy Nose Tetra

Rummy Nose Tetra

Hemigrammus rhodostomus

Can Blood Parrot Cichlid Live With Rummy Nose Tetra?

Blood Parrot Cichlid and Rummy Nose Tetra CAN coexist, but with some risks. Careful setup and monitoring required.

Detailed Analysis

Temperature ✓ Compatible

Good temperature overlap at 76–82°F.

pH ✓ Compatible

Good pH overlap at 6.5–7.0.

Size ⚠ Use Caution

Significant size difference (8" vs 2"). Blood Parrot Cichlid may bully or stress Rummy Nose Tetra.

Temperament ⚠ Use Caution

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

Swim Level ✓ Compatible

Swim level compatibility is fine.

Important Notes

  • Rummy Nose Tetra is a schooling fish and needs at least 6 of its kind.

Tank Requirements

Minimum tank size for this combination: 40 gallons

ParameterBlood Parrot CichlidRummy Nose Tetra
Temperature76–82°F74–82°F
pH6.5–7.55.5–7
Max Size8"2"
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swim LevelMiddleMiddle
Min Tank30 gal20 gal

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