Can blood parrots live with zebra danios?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Blood parrots and zebra danios 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 Zebra danioZebra danio65–77°F · pH 6.5–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–77°Blood parrot 76–80°Zebra danio 65–77°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Blood parrot 6.5–7.5Zebra danio 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Blood parrot · 8 inZebra danio · 2 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 parrotZebra danio
Temperature76–80 °F65–77 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–8
Adult size8.0 in2.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal10 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleTop
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for blood parrots

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Better tank mates for zebra danios

All zebra danio tank mates

Questions

Can blood parrots live with zebra danios?

Yes, with care. Blood parrots and zebra danios 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 zebra danios?

76–77 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, zebra danios need 65–77 °F.

What size tank do blood parrots and zebra danios need together?

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