What fish can I keep with German blue rams?

These fish can be kept with non-Cichlids and peaceful Dwarf Cichlids. They need a peaceful community as they will struggle in an aggressive tank. Good tank companions are Silver Dollars, Dwarf Gouramis, Discus, Plecostomus Catfish, Cardinal and Neon Tetras.

Can German blue rams live with Gouramis?

Dwarf Gourami Most of the smaller Gourami species are great German Blue Ram tank mates: Honey, Chocolate, Sparkling, and more. However the Dwarf Gourami is both the easiest to find and the most colorful. Many of their color morphs look very similar to German Blue Rams, including the Powder Blue morph.

Can German blue rams live in a community tank?

A pair of rams can live in a 20-gallon community tank or in a 10-gallon breeding tank with no other fish. If you wish to keep two pairs of rams, increase the aquarium size to 40 gallons so that each set has enough territory.

Can German blue rams live with shrimp?

The shrimp generally survive and breed, although I’m sure some of the shrimplets get eaten. I’ve seen the German rams try to catch shrimplets, but the shrimplets always seem to get away.

Should German blue rams be kept in pairs?

Except during spawning season, blue rams are a peaceful species of fish. They should be kept in pairs – with the base 30 gallons to start and 10 more gallons per pair after that – and should be kept in a peaceful fish tank with other non-aggressive fish.

How many electric blue rams can I keep together?

The electric blue ram is not recommended for beginners, but it is not overly difficult to keep either. One pair can be housed in a 20-gallon aquarium, while two pairs will require a tank of at least 40 gallons.

Can kribs live with Rams?

Registered. Kribs and Rams do not do well together. They both want the same bottom territory, but the Kribs are more aggressive and the Rams are not able to hold their own against them. Long term, the Rams would likely die.

How can you tell if a electric blue ram is male or female?

To sex the Electric Blue Ram one must possess an eye for detail. The males body is more elongated than that of a female, the males dorsal fin ends in more of a point than that of a female and the males second and third filaments on its dorsal fin are extended beyond that of a female (see diagram.)

Can you put Rams with shrimp?

Rams will eat shrimp, the wood shrimp might do fine if the tank were larger – but anything else will be food.

Do German blue rams mate for life?

The German blue ram forms monogamous pairs and both parents engage in brood care. If you want a breeding pair to form you can purchase a group of juvenile fish and let them grow up together. They will then form their own pairs as they reach sexual maturity.

What can live with Electric Blue Ram?

Small groups of Rams can be kept together, but you may find that certain fish pair off, and when breeding, they can become a little territorial towards others. Tankmates should be small and peaceful and good companions could include Corydoras catfish, hatchetfish, pencilfish, small tetras, and suckermouth catfish.