Can blood parrots live with zebra loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, blood parrots and zebra loaches can live together. Both are fine at 76–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Blood parrotBlood parrot76–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Zebra loachZebra loach73–79°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–79°Blood parrot 76–80°Zebra loach 73–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Blood parrot 6.5–7.5Zebra loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Blood parrot · 8 inZebra loach · 3.5 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 loach
Temperature76–80 °F73–79 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size8.0 in3.5 in
Minimum tank55 gal30 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for blood parrots

All blood parrot tank mates

Better tank mates for zebra loaches

All zebra loach tank mates

Questions

Can blood parrots live with zebra loaches?

Yes, blood parrots and zebra loaches can live together. Both are fine at 76–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both blood parrots and zebra loaches?

76–79 °F. Blood parrots need 76–80 °F, zebra loaches need 73–79 °F.

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

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