Ram Cichlid tank mates
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
4 rated pairings from the Ram Cichlid care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Ram Cichlid needs at least 20 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful bottom dweller with identical water parameter requirements; will not compete for territory
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that occupy mid-water column and prefer similar warm, soft water conditions
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Also recommended alongside Ram Cichlid
Species whose own guides list Ram Cichlid as a tank mate.
Anubias Barteri
Anubias barteri
Cryptocoryne Wendtii
Cryptocoryne wendtii
Dwarf Hairgrass
Eleocharis parvula
Vallisneria Americana
Vallisneria americana
Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare
30 gal min · 6" adult · Semi-aggressive
Monte Carlo
Micranthemum tweediei
Tiger Lotus
Nymphaea zenkeri
Cabomba
Cabomba caroliniana
Clown Pleco
Panaque maccus
20 gal min · 3.5" adult · Peaceful
Banana Plant
Nymphoides aquatica
Dwarf Red Lily
Nymphaea rubra
Echinodorus Red Rubin
Echinodorus 'Red Rubin'
Mayaca Fluviatilis
Mayaca fluviatilis
Sterbai Corydoras
Corydoras sterbai
20 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
African Water Fern
Bolbitis heudelotii
Anubias Gigantea
Anubias gigantea
Bacopa Salzmannii
Bacopa salzmannii
Cryptocoryne Crispatula
Cryptocoryne crispatula
Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish
Melanotaenia praecox
15 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Giant Ramshorn Snail
Marisa cornuarietis
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Madagascar Lace Plant
Aponogeton madagascariensis
Needle Hairgrass
Eleocharis acicularis
Red Cabomba
Cabomba furcata
Red Flame Sword
Echinodorus sp. 'Red Flame'
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