Can blood parrots live with panda corys?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Blood parrots and panda corys 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.
- Watch outA grown blood parrot may treat small panda corys as food, especially at night.
What works
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: blood parrots the mid, panda corys the bottom.
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Care at a glance
| Blood parrot | Panda cory | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 76–80 °F | 68–77 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 8.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 55 gal | 20 gal |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Bottom |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Groups of 6+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
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Questions
Can blood parrots live with panda corys?
Yes, with care. Blood parrots and panda corys 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 panda corys?
76–77 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, panda corys need 68–77 °F.
What size tank do blood parrots and panda corys need together?
At least 55 gal, set by the blood parrot. Add space for each extra fish.