Can african cichlids live with bolivian rams?

Verdict
No

No. African cichlids and bolivian rams should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful bolivian rams.

African cichlidAfrican cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6 Bolivian ramBolivian ram72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°African cichlid 75–82°Bolivian ram 72–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789African cichlid 7.8–8.6Bolivian ram 6–7.5
No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

Size to scale

African cichlid · 5 inBolivian ram · 3 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

African cichlidBolivian ram
Temperature75–82 °F72–79 °F
pH7.8–8.66–7.5
Adult size5.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentAggressivePeaceful
Swims atAll levelsBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can african cichlids live with bolivian rams?

No. African cichlids and bolivian rams should not share a tank. African cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful bolivian rams.

What temperature suits both african cichlids and bolivian rams?

75–79 °F. African cichlids need 75–82 °F, bolivian rams need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do african cichlids and bolivian rams need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the african cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.