German Blue Ram Tank Mates & Compatibility

German Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)

Adult Size6 cm

Temperature27–30°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingSolo or group

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Compatible on paper, but will German Blue Ram fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add German Blue Ram to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

German Blue Ram

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German Blue Ram & African Butterfly Cichlid

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Anomalochromis thomasi

🟡Possible with Caution

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

German Blue Ram & African Butterfly Fish

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Pantodon buchholzi

🟡Possible with Caution

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

German Blue Ram & African Jewel Cichlid

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Hemichromis bimaculatus

🟡Possible with Caution

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

German Blue Ram & African Lungfish

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Protopterus annectens

🟡Possible with Caution

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

German Blue Ram & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Apistogramma agassizii

🟡Possible with Caution

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

German Blue Ram & Amano Shrimp

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Caridina multidentata

🟡Possible with Caution

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

German Blue Ram & Amazon Leaf Fish

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

German Blue Ram & Amazon Puffer

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Colomesus asellus

🟡Possible with Caution

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

German Blue Ram & Apple Snail

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Pomacea maculata

🔴Not Recommended

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

German Blue Ram & Assassin Snail

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Clea helena

🟢Ideal Tank Mates

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

German Blue Ram & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Melanochromis auratus

🔴Not Recommended

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

German Blue Ram & Bala Shark

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🟡Possible with Caution

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

German Blue Ram & Bamboo Shrimp

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Atyopsis moluccensis

🟡Possible with Caution

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

German Blue Ram & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

German Blue Ram & Beckford's Pencilfish

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Nannostomus beckfordi

🟡Possible with Caution

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

German Blue Ram & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Caridina cantonensis

🔴Not Recommended

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

German Blue Ram & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Betta splendens

🟡Possible with Caution

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

German Blue Ram & Black Ghost Knifefish

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Apteronotus albifrons

🟡Possible with Caution

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

German Blue Ram & Black Neon Tetra

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🟡Possible with Caution

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

German Blue Ram & Black Pacu

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Colossoma macropomum

🟡Possible with Caution

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

German Blue Ram & Black Skirt Tetra

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🔴Not Recommended

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

German Blue Ram & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Physella acuta

🟡Possible with Caution

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

German Blue Ram & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🟡Possible with Caution

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

German Blue Ram & Blind Cave Tetra

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Astyanax mexicanus

🔴Not Recommended

German Blue Ram: Mostly PeacefulBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful