Can blood parrots live with siamese algae eaters?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Blood parrots and siamese algae eaters make a good pair. Both are fine at 76–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–79°Blood parrot 76–80°Siamese algae eater 75–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Blood parrot 6.5–7.5Siamese algae eater 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Blood parrot · 8 inSiamese algae eater · 6 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 parrotSiamese algae eater
Temperature76–80 °F75–79 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size8.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

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Questions

Can blood parrots live with siamese algae eaters?

Yes. Blood parrots and siamese algae eaters make a good pair. Both are fine at 76–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both blood parrots and siamese algae eaters?

76–79 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, siamese algae eaters need 75–79 °F.

What size tank do blood parrots and siamese algae eaters need together?

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