Can blood parrots live with apistogramma?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Blood parrots and apistogramma make a good pair. Both are fine at 76–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Blood parrotBlood parrot76–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 ApistogrammaApistogramma75–84°F · pH 5–7

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–80°Blood parrot 76–80°Apistogramma 75–84°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Blood parrot 6.5–7.5Apistogramma 5–7
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Blood parrot · 8 inApistogramma · 3 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

Blood parrotApistogramma
Temperature76–80 °F75–84 °F
pH6.5–7.55–7
Adult size8.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for blood parrots

All blood parrot tank mates

Better tank mates for apistogramma

All apistogramma tank mates

Questions

Can blood parrots live with apistogramma?

Yes. Blood parrots and apistogramma make a good pair. Both are fine at 76–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both blood parrots and apistogramma?

76–80 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, apistogramma need 75–84 °F.

What size tank do blood parrots and apistogramma need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the blood parrot. Add space for each extra fish.