Can neon tetras live with blood parrots?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Neon tetras and blood parrots can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 8 inches a blood parrot can swallow a small neon tetra. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

Neon tetraNeon tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7 Blood parrotBlood parrot76–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 76–79°Neon tetra 72–79°Blood parrot 76–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Neon tetra 6–7Blood parrot 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Neon tetra · 1.5 inBlood parrot · 8 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

Neon tetraBlood parrot
Temperature72–79 °F76–80 °F
pH6–76.5–7.5
Adult size1.5 in8.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal55 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleMiddle
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for neon tetras

All neon tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for blood parrots

All blood parrot tank mates

Questions

Can neon tetras live with blood parrots?

Yes, with care. Neon tetras and blood parrots can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 8 inches a blood parrot can swallow a small neon tetra. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What temperature suits both neon tetras and blood parrots?

76–79 °F. Neon tetras need 72–79 °F, blood parrots need 76–80 °F.

What size tank do neon tetras and blood parrots need together?

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