Can blood parrots live with glass catfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, blood parrots and glass catfish 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 Glass catfishGlass catfish75–80°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°Glass catfish 75–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Blood parrot 6.5–7.5Glass catfish 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Blood parrot · 8 inGlass catfish · 3 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 parrotGlass catfish
Temperature76–80 °F75–80 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size8.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for blood parrots

All blood parrot tank mates

Better tank mates for glass catfish

All glass catfish tank mates

Questions

Can blood parrots live with glass catfish?

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

What temperature suits both blood parrots and glass catfish?

76–80 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, glass catfish need 75–80 °F.

What size tank do blood parrots and glass catfish need together?

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