Can red tail sharks live with blood parrots?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Red tail sharks and blood parrots 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°Red tail shark 72–79°Blood parrot 76–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Red tail shark 6.5–7.5Blood parrot 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Red tail shark · 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

Red tail sharkBlood parrot
Temperature72–79 °F76–80 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size5.0 in8.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal55 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupOne per tankAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for red tail sharks

All red tail shark tank mates

Better tank mates for blood parrots

All blood parrot tank mates

Questions

Can red tail sharks live with blood parrots?

Yes. Red tail sharks and blood parrots make a good pair. Both are fine at 76–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both red tail sharks and blood parrots?

76–79 °F. Red tail sharks need 72–79 °F, blood parrots need 76–80 °F.

What size tank do red tail sharks and blood parrots need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the red tail shark. Add space for each extra fish.