Can blood parrots live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, blood parrots and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 76–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Blood parrotBlood parrot76–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Clown plecoClown pleco73–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–80°Blood parrot 76–80°Clown pleco 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Blood parrot 6.5–7.5Clown pleco 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Blood parrot · 8 inClown pleco · 3.5 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 pleco
Temperature76–80 °F73–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size8.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for blood parrots

All blood parrot tank mates

Better tank mates for clown plecos

All clown pleco tank mates

Questions

Can blood parrots live with clown plecos?

Yes, blood parrots and clown plecos can live together. Both are fine at 76–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both blood parrots and clown plecos?

76–80 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

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

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