Can blood parrots live with dojo loaches?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Blood parrots and dojo loaches can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Blood parrotBlood parrot76–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Dojo loachDojo loach59–77°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–77°Blood parrot 76–80°Dojo loach 59–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Blood parrot 6.5–7.5Dojo loach 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Blood parrot · 8 inDojo loach · 6 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 parrotDojo loach
Temperature76–80 °F59–77 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–8
Adult size8.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 3+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for blood parrots

All blood parrot tank mates

Better tank mates for dojo loaches

All dojo loach tank mates

Questions

Can blood parrots live with dojo loaches?

Yes, with care. Blood parrots and dojo loaches can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both blood parrots and dojo loaches?

76–77 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, dojo loaches need 59–77 °F.

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

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