Rams and tankmates

veganchick

Ok, first I want ot ask are there any Rams that can thrive happily in a 10 gallon ? Also is a 20 gallon big enough for 2 blue rams, 3 cories, cherry shrimp, 2 MALE guppies, and maybe 5 neon tetras???? Or if that isn't big enough what can go in a 20 with 2 blue rams??? ANYTHING??

Cody

I think with the proper conditions, weekly water changes, very acidic water and plenty of plants, ONE Ram would do fine. Nothing else.

You need to be careful in a 20G. When you say two, do you mean a pair or 2 females? A pair, if they breed, could easily kill off everything else in the tank because they wouldn't be able to fend off a cichlid. Two females may be ok if they are the last added, added at the same time, and you have plenty of hiding spots.

Oh, 20 long or high?

veganchick

either one, I haven't got the 20 gallon yet, is long or high better for rams? WHAT KIND of ram would do well in a ten gallon? oh, and I was going to get 2 females.

Cody

A 20L is always better than a high. More swimming space, more surface area, etc.

Really any of the common Rams do fine. All have very similar care requirements (Bolivian, Gold, Blue, etc).

Little-Fizz

If you plant your tank really well you would be able to get away with a pair. They might try to kill your shrimp but your tetras are fast enough to get away. And thats only if they breed.

IMO Blue rams are the best, definitely one of the more attractive rams.

I would watch for the guppies though, someone on this forum kept guppies with a single blue ram, and said they got along fine. But they might try to chew on the guppies tail.

ps. It's nice to see a fellow vegan on the forum.

veganchick

Thanks! I am glad you said blue cuz they are GORGIOUS!! but i say that about all fish! lol! ok, I am not gonna do the guppies, they can stay in the 3 gallon! Am am soooooooo exited about these fishies!!! :) They are AWESOME!!! Wait, r u a vegan 2? If so thats cool!!!

Little-Fizz

Do you plan on cycling the tank without fish? Yeah the blue rams are really pretty, they have been my goal since I started my 20 gallon... Lol like 4 months ago, now it's over run with like 30 platy fry. And yes I am vegan, lol it's freaking awesome.

veganchick

Actually, I was just going to ask if there were any really hardy fish I would put in after a few weeks, because I want the tank to be perfect for my little rams!!! Oh, and ya...... Vegans are freakin awesome!!! LOL

Tyyrlym

Are you talking about cycling with fish or adding in some hardy fish post cycle?

veganchick

ya