Quick question on Kribs and Rams

[JoeBoxer]

Hi all,

Are these two compatible? In a 30 gallon tank? Will they get along with barbs, some tetras, cory cats, RTB shark? Not too concerned if they pick off a tetra or two...

I love the colours of both, wondering if they would be okay additions to my tank.

I've never owned either so thanks for any input!

 

[tlindsey]

The rams would be perfect, with the exception of the red tail shark. Kribs would be too aggressive especially if they pair off.

 

[JoeBoxer]

The red tail shark would harass the rams or vice versa?

 

[Frank Castle]

IDK about in a 30g, but in theory , YES, despite the Rams and Kribs being from different continents, they do have the same water requirements, but I do think the RTS may get a little nasty - but it's subjective.......I always say you can try anything as long as you keep a tight watch on them and have someplace to move a fish if it's too aggressive or getting bullied.

Keep several breeder nets available to remove them to heal back up because moving a fish to a new tank right after it gets it's ass kicked will only stress it more and make things worse.

 

[tlindsey]

The red tail shark would harass the rams or vice versa?

Red tail sharks can be pains in the butt.

 

[JoeBoxer]

Great thanks for the advice!!

 

[Frank Castle]

Red tail sharks can be pains in the butt.

you stopped "liking" my posts, Mr. L

 

[tlindsey]

you stopped "liking" my posts, Mr. L

Absolutely not lol.

 

[Frank Castle]

Absolutely not lol.

now I just feel old and useless and I need young people to open jars for me llololol

 

[tlindsey]

now I just feel old and useless and I need young people to open jars for me llololol

Lol! Your a long ways from that point.