Can blood parrots live with bala sharks?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Blood parrots and bala sharks get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 76–80°F. Plan on at least 125 gal.

Blood parrotBlood parrot76–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Bala sharkBala shark72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

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The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
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The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Blood parrot · 8 inBala shark · 13 in0"2"4"6"8"10"12"
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 parrotBala shark
Temperature76–80 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size8.0 in13.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal125 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 4+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can blood parrots live with bala sharks?

Yes. Blood parrots and bala sharks get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 76–80°F. Plan on at least 125 gal.

What temperature suits both blood parrots and bala sharks?

76–80 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, bala sharks need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do blood parrots and bala sharks need together?

At least 125 gal, set by the bala shark. Add space for each extra fish.