you probably already know, but a Blood Parrot will not do well with the African Cichlids for very long. one reason is the differences in aggression(Africans are much more aggressive), and the other is water parameter requirements. The africans require a higher PH, which will make life even tougher for the BP than it already will be living with the African cichlids. Even though I really like the Blood Parrots, you may want to find a better home for it, and make your tank an African cich. tank.