Bolivian Rams

[EdgarMedina1010]

Can I keep bolivian rams in a 10 gal. tank? if so how many?...thanks in advance

 

[JDogg]

i would think you would be ok with a pair in a ten.

 

[Blazeherd2306]

You might be able to do a pair, but you would have to make sure its a pair.

 

[EdgarMedina1010]

yeah I was thinking a pair would be good , Also what would be a good tankmate for them?

 

[WaterPond]

a small school of tetras(three maybe)

 

[severum mama]

I've been keeping Bolivians for about 3 years, and I'm just not sure that a 10 gallon would give them enough room. The smallest tank I would personally keep Bolivians in is a 20 high, but a 20 long would be even better. My Bolivians each claimed half of my 29 gallon tank and spent a lot of time chasing each other. I think blue rams would be a better choice for a 10 gallon. They stay smaller than Bolivians.

 

[Lonewolfblue]

No, not in a 10G. 20G minimum for a pair. They do get big. Mine are a year and a half, and the male is over 3 inches. So I wouldn't do a pair in a 10G. Even 20G is pushing the minimum limit for the pair.

 

[hc8719]

20 gal, preferably a 20 long would be great

 

[EdgarMedina1010]

so can i fit a pair of blue rams in a 10 gal.?

 

[maxwell1295]

Yes...

 

[EdgarMedina1010]

cool thanks

 

[Lonewolfblue]

Yes, a pair of GBR's will do good in a 10G. Just remember they are not a real hardy fish, and many people have troubles with them not surviving. And if you don't plan on breeding them, you can even throw in a few tetras to give a nice effect, like cardinals or rummy nose tetras, or even some rasboras.

 

[clubsuperduty]

I would think you would need a 20 long for rams and tetras, I personally wouldnt try it in a 10 gallon just not enough water IMO.