Bolivian ram compatibility

[swordgecko]

Hey,
I was wondering what fish would go good with bolivian ram's?
And if there is another cichlid that would go good with them what is it?

Thanks

 

[JoeTurner14]

Depends how big your tank is, and if there is anything particular you are hoping to keep... IMO Keyhole cichlids go really well with the rams, as the aggression levels are pretty balanced. Also, if you're going to go with more cichlids, try and provide a shelter area/territory for each group of fish, because if breeding occurs cichlids need their space and like to dominate a specific area of the tank.

 

[jonclark96]

+1 on the keyholes. You could also do some festivum, as they tend to stay towards the water's surface and rams stay near the bottom IME.

 

[swordgecko]

My tank is a 45 gallon aquarium with about 10 hiding spots +

 

[Aquanero]

In addition to what has been mentioned, non-cichlids such as corys, Otos and various Tetra specices will make good tank mates.

 

[AllFishAdrian]

Golden eye dwarf cichlids work well too, I've got 6 golden eyes and 6 bolivian in a 46.

 

[swordgecko]

Ya at one of my LFS i looked at some tetra since i know they are known schooler's but there were no rummy nose so i was sad but im thinking cardinal tetra, or buenos aires tetra

 

[Aquanero]

Cardinals are very nice Tetras. Just remember Cardinal Tetras are mostly wild cought and require a low ph and and very clean water. Most die within a short time after arrivind at the LFS. Glo-lite tetras are a nice addition as well as head and tail lite Tetras, Lemon Tetras, Blue Tetras ect. BATs get bigger than the others I mentioned.

 

[swordgecko]

BAT's? and I found out one of my LFS's have rummy nose should i get a school of rummynose or tetra?

 

[robmcd]

Any dwarf crenicichla will do great.