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stocking a 55 gallon

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Question
I am in the process of restocking my 55 gallon tank after a heater malfunctioned and cooked my entire community aquarium.  I am interested in trying to build a community tank around a black veil angelfish and maybe a platinum angel, and blue rams.  I have been doing research and am trying to figure out what other fish would be compatible to add to the tank.  Would a blood parrot get along well?  I have read different things and some say yes, some say no.

Answer
Hi Brandy,
 A blood parrot would not be a good idea. They get large and heavy bodied and that will ultimately be very bad news for your blue rams and then eventually your angelfish.

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