Blood Parrots and AngelFish

[jackson17]

As of now I have the 30 but mid summer, maybe even earlier I will be getting at least a 55 gallon tank. As for now in the 30, would 2 baby angels and 2 baby blood parrots along with 6 cory cats go well together? Or a bad overall idea? I know the blood parrots get bigger but they wont get to big for a 30 gallon in 2 months.

[Lady Hobbs]

I have a problem putting blood parrots with other cichlids simply due to the way their mouth is. They think like a cichlid but can't defend themselves like one because they are unable to bite and hold. I don't see them as having a very good advantage in a fight. I keep 2 blood parrots in a 55 gallon with 6 rainbows fish. They do fine with tetra's, gourami's, platies, etc. I'd keep them away from other cichlids myself.