Blood Parrot Cichlid tank mates
Amphilophus citrinellus × Vieja melanurus
5 rated pairings from the Blood Parrot Cichlid care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Blood Parrot Cichlid needs at least 30 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
1 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Severum
Heros severus
55 gal min · 8" adult · Semi-aggressive
Similar size and temperament; both are robust cichlids that can handle semi-aggressive interactions
Firemouth Cichlid
Thorichthys meeki
30 gal min · 6" adult · Semi-aggressive
Comparable aggression level and size; can coexist if tank is large enough with adequate territories
Clown Loach
Chromobotia macracanthus
75 gal min · 12" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom-dweller that occupies different zone; large enough to avoid predation
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
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