Can blood parrots live with clown loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, blood parrots and clown loaches can live together. Both are fine at 77–80°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

Blood parrotBlood parrot76–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Clown loachClown loach77–86°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 77–80°Blood parrot 76–80°Clown loach 77–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Blood parrot 6.5–7.5Clown loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Blood parrot · 8 inClown loach · 8 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 parrotClown loach
Temperature76–80 °F77–86 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size8.0 in8.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal75 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for blood parrots

All blood parrot tank mates

Better tank mates for clown loaches

All clown loach tank mates

Questions

Can blood parrots live with clown loaches?

Yes, blood parrots and clown loaches can live together. Both are fine at 77–80°F. Plan on at least 75 gal.

What temperature suits both blood parrots and clown loaches?

77–80 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, clown loaches need 77–86 °F.

What size tank do blood parrots and clown loaches need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the clown loach. Add space for each extra fish.