Can Blood Parrot Cichlid Live With Goldfish?

Blood Parrot Cichlid

Blood Parrot Cichlid

Goldfish

Goldfish

Incompatible

Compatibility Score: 10/100

The Verdict

Temperature requirements don't overlap well (Blood Parrot Cichlid: 76-82°F, Goldfish: 65-75°F)

Goldfish prefer cold water (65-75°F) while Blood Parrot Cichlid needs tropical temperatures

Tips for Success

  • Minimum recommended tank size: 60 gallons

Side-by-Side Comparison

AttributeBlood Parrot CichlidGoldfish
Adult Size
8"12"
Temperature
76-82°F65-75°F
pH Range
6.5-7.57-8.4
Min Tank Size
55G20G
Temperamentsemi-aggressivepeaceful
Swim Levelmiddleall
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Recommended Tank Size

60+ gallons

Minimum for keeping these fish together

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