I read that some cichlids are fairly peacefull, can rams go with other fish, like tetras, or barbs?

Question

as you can see, I know nothing about cichlids...

Answer 1

You read correctly. Rams are one type of cichlid that is peaceful enough to live in a community tank. Google apistogramma for a huge selection of these small, peaceful and beautiful fishes.

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Answer 2

In general its a peaceful, shy, slow moving cichlid. A small tank with lots of plants, rocks and caves is ideal Keep pH 6.5-7.0 They do well in groups. Adult males are more colorful and have a longer dorsal fin. Longevity is about 2 years. Color varieties are Blue Ram, Gold Ram.

Compatibility: Keep only slow moving peaceful fish with them. Fish that go well with ram cichlids are:

Small Peaceful Tetras: Neon Tetra, Black Neon Tetra, Black Phantom Tetra, Bleeding Heart Tetra, Cardinal Tetra, Diamond Tetra, Emperor Tetra, Flame Tetra, Glass Tetra, Glowlite Tetra, Gold Tetra, Head & Tail Lite Tetra, Lemon Tetra, Pristella Tetra, Red Eye Tetra, Red Phantom Tetra, Ruby Tetra , Rummynose Tetra

Small Peaceful Gouramis: Dwarf, Honey, Red Fire, Small Pearl Gouramis

Livebearers: Guppies, Variatus, Moons

Rasboras: Harlequin Rasbora, Red Lined Rasbora

Pencilfish: Diptail, Dwarf, Three-Lined

They can also go with Barbs as well.

Answer 3

Rams and dwarf cichlids (apistos) are considered peaceful community fish. Although, i know rams do sometimes fight with each other. Especially when they group into pairs. My 2 German Blue rams were chasing my other ram. But they didn't mess with my discus or guppies in the tank. If you have lots of room and hiding places, then you won't have to worry about that. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

rams are pretty easy with other fish but i would be careful depending on what barbs you have, but with most tetras i dont think its a problem, just remember rams need soft water to be happy