Can blood parrots live with firemouth cichlids?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Blood parrots and firemouth cichlids make a good pair. Both are fine at 76–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Blood parrotBlood parrot76–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Firemouth cichlidFiremouth cichlid75–86°F · pH 6.5–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–80°Blood parrot 76–80°Firemouth cichlid 75–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Blood parrot 6.5–7.5Firemouth cichlid 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Blood parrot · 8 inFiremouth cichlid · 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 parrotFiremouth cichlid
Temperature76–80 °F75–86 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–8
Adult size8.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for blood parrots

All blood parrot tank mates

Better tank mates for firemouth cichlids

All firemouth cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can blood parrots live with firemouth cichlids?

Yes. Blood parrots and firemouth cichlids make a good pair. Both are fine at 76–80°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both blood parrots and firemouth cichlids?

76–80 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, firemouth cichlids need 75–86 °F.

What size tank do blood parrots and firemouth cichlids need together?

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