Can blood parrots live with killifish?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Blood parrots and killifish can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
What to watch
- Watch outThey only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
What works
- pH 6.5–7 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: blood parrots the mid, killifish the top.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Blood parrot | Killifish | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 76–80 °F | 70–77 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 5.5–7 |
| Adult size | 8.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 55 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Top |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for blood parrots
Better tank mates for killifish
Questions
Can blood parrots live with killifish?
Yes, with care. Blood parrots and killifish 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 killifish?
76–77 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, killifish need 70–77 °F.
What size tank do blood parrots and killifish need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the blood parrot. Add space for each extra fish.












