Can bolivian rams live with firemouth cichlids?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, bolivian rams and firemouth cichlids can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Bolivian ramBolivian ram72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 Firemouth cichlidFiremouth cichlid75–86°F · pH 6.5–8

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Bolivian ram 72–79°Firemouth cichlid 75–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Bolivian ram 6–7.5Firemouth cichlid 6.5–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Bolivian ram · 3 inFiremouth cichlid · 6 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

Bolivian ramFiremouth cichlid
Temperature72–79 °F75–86 °F
pH6–7.56.5–8
Adult size3.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for bolivian rams

All bolivian ram tank mates

Better tank mates for firemouth cichlids

All firemouth cichlid tank mates

Questions

Can bolivian rams live with firemouth cichlids?

Yes, bolivian rams and firemouth cichlids can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both bolivian rams and firemouth cichlids?

75–79 °F. Bolivian rams need 72–79 °F, firemouth cichlids need 75–86 °F.

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

At least 30 gal, set by the firemouth cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.