Blue rams

[Caliban07]

What is the minimum tank size for blue rams? Can they be kept in a community aquarium and live peacefully? Is one male and one female ok? I know they prefer lower ph's but would the be ok at a stable 7.5? How big do they grow?

Thanks in advance

 

[Rivers2k]

minimum tank size I would do is a 30 gallon maybe a 20 long, not a 20 high. One male and one female typically work well together. It does all depends on the individual temperament. You do not want two males together. They can be kept in a community, they are in the cichlid family so they can get nippy. They grow to about the size of a 50 cent piece. Hope this helps

 

[Caliban07]

Thanks there in a 20 and I got male and female. They now live with 3 swords 1male 2males 8 harlequin rasbora and 5 neons. Temps kept at 25 degrees and ph has always been 7.5. It's a heavily planted aquarium with lots of hiding places. Parameters are good. I just hope they are definitely male and female. I'll post a pic if I can snap them.

It has helped thanks. Looking to upgrade tank soon also at Xmas.

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

20 is more than okay. I keep breeding pairs in 10 gallons but for a beginner the bigger the tank the better. Male and female pairs work best and they are very sensitive to nitrates and stress

 

[Caliban07]

Here are pics of them. Are they different sexes? They look different. Hmm I'll have to take extra care with nitrates.

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

They appear to be a pair to me

 

[Caliban07]

Thanks for your help.