Can axolotls live with bolivian rams?

Verdict

No. Axolotls and bolivian rams should not share a tank. Axolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); bolivian rams need 72–79°F. No temperature suits both.

Axolotl60–66°F · pH 6.5–8

Bolivian ram72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

Deal breakerAxolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); bolivian rams need 72–79°F. No temperature suits both.
Deal breakerFish nibble at axolotl gills, and axolotls swallow small fish. Keep axolotls on their own.

What works

pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.

Water side by side

The ranges do not meet, so one of them would always be too warm or too cold.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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

	Axolotl	Bolivian ram
Temperature	60–66 °F	72–79 °F
pH	6.5–8	6–7.5
Adult size	10.0 in	3.0 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Carnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for bolivian rams

All bolivian ram tank mates

Questions

Can axolotls live with bolivian rams?

No. Axolotls and bolivian rams should not share a tank. Axolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); bolivian rams need 72–79°F. No temperature suits both.

What temperature suits both axolotls and bolivian rams?

None. Axolotls need 60–66 °F and bolivian rams need 72–79 °F, so the ranges do not meet.

What size tank do axolotls and bolivian rams need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the axolotl. Add space for each extra fish.