Can blood parrots live with rosy barbs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Blood parrots and rosy barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 76–77°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Blood parrotBlood parrot76–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Rosy barbRosy barb64–77°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–77°Blood parrot 76–80°Rosy barb 64–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Blood parrot 6.5–7.5Rosy barb 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Blood parrot · 8 inRosy barb · 4 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 parrotRosy barb
Temperature76–80 °F64–77 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size8.0 in4.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for blood parrots

All blood parrot tank mates

Better tank mates for rosy barbs

All rosy barb tank mates

Questions

Can blood parrots live with rosy barbs?

Yes, with care. Blood parrots and rosy barbs 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 rosy barbs?

76–77 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, rosy barbs need 64–77 °F.

What size tank do blood parrots and rosy barbs need together?

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