What fish can Rams live with?

What fish can Rams live with?

Can blue rams live with tank mates? Yes, they can live with almost any community fish that can tolerate the same high temperatures, such as tetras, Sterbai cory catfish, plecos, discus, angelfish, and other dwarf cichlids.

How many gallons does a ram fish need?

Given their diminutive size, rams don’t require a lot of space. For a species-only or breeding tank, 10 gallons is considered sufficient. For a more impressive biotope, or a community tank in which you can see the nuances of more than one pair of rams interacting with the fish around them, 29 gallons is the minimum.

What size tank do German blue rams need?

20 gallons
The recommended tank size for German Blue Ram Cichlids is 20 gallons. This will give them plenty of space to swim and explore.

Are Blue Rams hardy fish?

The German blue ram is not a fish for beginners, despite its irresistible charm and peaceful nature. It’s well-known in the hobby that these dwarf cichlids are not hardy; they are extremely sensitive to fluctuating water parameters and conditions and easily become sick.

Do Rams need sand?

In my experience, sand is the best substrate for blue rams. They spend most of their lives hovering near the bottom and digging around in the substrate in order to forage for food. Sand lets them dig around the way they would in the wild. You can use gravel or an aquatic plant soil substrate.

What pH do rams like?

5.2 to 6.7
Rams are highly sensitive to water quality, and should be kept at a pH of 5.2 to 6.7, with an optimal tank temperature of 80-81 Fahrenheit.

Do rams need sand?

Are blue rams bottom feeders?

Feeding. German blue rams feed on bottom dwelling organisms, and in the home aquarium, they will often be observed sifting through the substrate.

How long ram fish live?

Unfortunately, ram cichlids don’t have a very long lifespan. On average, they live between 2-4 years.

How often should I feed German blue rams?

How often should I feed my blue rams? Because of their size, it’s best to feed rams two to three small meals a day rather than trying to give them one big meal. Their stomachs are tiny, which means they can only digest small amounts of food at a time.

Will blue rams eat flakes?

As these fish are poor competitors for food, if they’re kept in a community fish tank, it’s important to feed the different fish separately. Sinking pellets should be provided for the German blue rams and floating flakes for the other fish.

What do baby Rams eat?

During these first few days/weeks, try feeding your Rams meaty, nutrient rich food. Frozen brine shrimp or bloodworms usually do the trick.

How do you feed Ramirezi?

In my experience of breeding these fish, the best way to condition them is to feed them lots of live or frozen foods in the week or two leading up to spawning. I find feeding lots of bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia work really well.