SueD is offline Quote Quick Reply. coralbandit. Now I have F. gardneri and A. nijsseni housed together. I have a trio of apistogramma cacatuoides in my 75. Thanks, Ady. Is there any experienced cichlid keepers out there that can tell me whether cockatoo cichlids (Apistogramma cacatuoides) and Ram cichlids (Microgeophagus ramirezi) can be safely housed together? Thanks in advance. Nov 9, 2015. That said, stuff like rams, apistogramma species and jewels can be homed with Gourami in a decently sized tank - still comes down to the individual fish involved though. Said thanks: ArtyG. The Bolivian Ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus) is known under many common names: Butterfly Ram, Bolivian Butterfly Cichlid and Ruby Cichlid. Id like to have a pair of rams and some other apistogramma, perhaps nijsseni? Advertisements. I've got both Bolivian Rams and Apisto's in the same tank, apart form the odd little fight I've had no real problems. You can keep Bolivian and German rams together in the same aquarium. Neither fish should be in with dwarf gourami, firemouth, or other lower pH fish. Last edited: 20 Aug 2014. See more ideas about cichlids, aquarium fish, freshwater fish. How many rams and apistos do you think can be housed together in a heavily planted. Im wanting to add some dwarf cichlids - apistogramma species and ram cichlids to a set up i have. If you decide to keep a pair it’s better to allow the fish to pair themselves up rather than buy two random specimens at the shop. Males of highly polygamous species like A. cacatuoides have been reported to defend tanks over 2 meters long. A pair of Apistogramma agasizzii would probably do okay in there, maybe lemon tetras for dithers, or rummynose tetras as long as they are not so small the angels can munch them. If two species of Apistogramma are kept together in a tank, they tend to fight too. Apistogramma are great fish to keep with other fish. One exception from this rue is the Bolivian ram. Apistogramma agassizii (also known as Agassiz’s dwarf cichlid) is a true classic in the aquarium hobby and still a favorite when it comes to South American fish. See more ideas about cichlids, aquarium fish, tropical fish. They come from different areas of the lake, but can often be housed together. I plan on getting another pair. German Blue Ram pair and Apistogramma together? Advertisement . In fact, many of the Apistogramma species come from soft, acid water (pH 6 to 7), and if your water is liquid “rock,” you are going to have to do something about it. Also, my wife loves corydora catfish... are these compatible at all? So since given the size of the tank and that you already have a pair of Rams in the tank if the Rams do spawn you more than likely will have some issues. Your German blue ram will do much better if you combine it will peaceful species that will leave some food for the rams. Apistogramma cacatuoides or the cockatoo dwarf cichlid is a South American cichlid and the Apistogramma species most commonly bred in captivity. German Blue Ram Breeding You can usually tell the bonded pairs in the store tank. Personally I avoid mixing the two species of rams. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. They belong to the Cichlidae family which is they largest group of freshwater fish. For Bolivians I know you will want a 10"x10" area for each ram, but a square foot is even better. West African . Bolivian Rams are Cichlids and unlike their closely related cousins (such as the Green Terror Cichlid) they are peaceful. your own Pins on Pinterest Other types of dwarf cichlids such as apistogramma cichlids are also an unsuitable choice. See Kribensis here. It also does not hurt to add foods like worms, brine shrimp, vegetables, and other plant-based foods to help keep your cichlids healthy. >> >Hello Charles, >Do you really mean 8 weeks? 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