Bolivian Ram tank mates

Mikrogeophagus altispinosus

4 rated pairings from the Bolivian Ram care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Bolivian Ram needs at least 20 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.

Fits a 20-gallon tank →Beginner-friendly →Peaceful →

Excellent matches

1 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.

Otocinclus

Otocinclus vittatus

medium

10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful

Peaceful algae eater with similar water requirements; occupies different tank zone

Good matches

3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.

Neon Tetra

Paracheirodon innesi

easy

10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful

Small, peaceful schooling fish; avoid very small fry during Bolivian Ram breeding

Harlequin Rasbora

Trigonostigma heteromorpha

easy

10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful

Peaceful mid-water schooler with compatible temperature and pH requirements

Amano Shrimp

Caridina multidentata

easy

10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful

Peaceful invertebrate; larger shrimp less likely to be predated upon

Also recommended alongside Bolivian Ram

Species whose own guides list Bolivian Ram as a tank mate.

Ember Tetra

Hyphessobrycon amandae

easy

10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful

Panda Corydoras

Corydoras panda

easy

15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful

Endler's Livebearer

Poecilia wingei

easy

10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful

Albino Corydoras

Corydoras aeneus

easy

15 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful

Bacopa Monnieri

Bacopa monnieri

easy

Rummy Nose Tetra

Hemigrammus rhodostomus

medium

15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful

German Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

hard

20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful

Green Corydoras

Corydoras aeneus

easy

15 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful

Emerald Corydoras

Brochis splendens

easy

20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful

Rubber Lip Pleco

Chaetostoma milesi

Ambastaia nigrolineata

medium

20 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful

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