Can amano shrimp live with blood parrots?
Verdict
No
No. Amano shrimp and blood parrots should not share a tank. A blood parrot is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.
What to watch
- Deal breakerA blood parrot is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.
What works
- Both are fine at 76–80°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: amano shrimp the bottom, blood parrots the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Amano shrimp | Blood parrot | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 70–80 °F | 76–80 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Adult size | 2.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 55 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for amano shrimp
Better tank mates for blood parrots
Questions
Can amano shrimp live with blood parrots?
No. Amano shrimp and blood parrots should not share a tank. A blood parrot is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.
What temperature suits both amano shrimp and blood parrots?
76–80 °F. Amano shrimp need 70–80 °F, blood parrots need 76–80 °F.
What size tank do amano shrimp and blood parrots need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the blood parrot. Add space for each extra fish.













