Quick Question: Can you mix different types of Ram Cichlids together?

SilverArowanaBoi

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Hey y'all! I plan on going to the fish store today (unless plans change, but I don't think they will), and I'm thinking about getting a few rams, so my question is above: Can you mix different types of ram cichlids together?
 

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By types do you mean the two species (ramirezi and altispinosus) or do you mean color varieties (gold, electric blue, black, etc.)?

If it’s the former, I don’t recommend it. M. altispinosus like slightly cooler water than ramirezi. If it’s the latter then yes, because all color morphs on the market are the same species, M. ramirezi.
 
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SilverArowanaBoi

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By types do you mean the two species (ramirezi and altispinosus) or do you mean color varieties (gold, electric blue, black, etc.)?

If it’s the former, I don’t recommend it. M. altispinosus like slightly cooler water than ramirezi. If it’s the latter then yes, because all color morphs on the market are the same species, M. ramirezi.
I didn't get rams but I was meaning like mixing Bolivian rams with German Blue etc.
 
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