Can blood parrots live with elephant nose fish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Blood parrots and elephant nose fish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 76–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Blood parrotBlood parrot76–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Elephant nose fishElephant nose fish73–82°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–80°Blood parrot 76–80°Elephant nose fish 73–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Blood parrot 6.5–7.5Elephant nose fish 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Blood parrot · 8 inElephant nose fish · 9 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"9"
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 parrotElephant nose fish
Temperature76–80 °F73–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size8.0 in9.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal55 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 elephant nose fish

All elephant nose fish tank mates

Questions

Can blood parrots live with elephant nose fish?

Yes. Blood parrots and elephant nose fish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 76–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both blood parrots and elephant nose fish?

76–80 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do blood parrots and elephant nose fish need together?

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