Can blood parrots live with mollies?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Blood parrots and mollies can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

Blood parrot76–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5

Molly72–82°F · pH 7.5–8.5

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

What works

Both are fine at 76–80°F.
They use different parts of the tank: blood parrots the mid, mollies the top.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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 parrot	Molly
Temperature	76–80 °F	72–82 °F
pH	6.5–7.5	7.5–8.5
Adult size	8.0 in	4.0 in
Minimum tank	55 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	Middle	Top
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 3+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for blood parrots

All blood parrot tank mates

Better tank mates for mollies

All molly tank mates

Questions

Can blood parrots live with mollies?

Yes, with care. Blood parrots and mollies can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.

What temperature suits both blood parrots and mollies?

76–80 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, mollies need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do blood parrots and mollies need together?

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