Can bolivian rams live with peacock cichlids?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Bolivian rams and peacock cichlids can share a tank, but watch one thing. Different water: bolivian rams want pH 6–7.5, peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.

Bolivian ram72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

Peacock cichlid76–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

What to watch

Watch outDifferent water: bolivian rams want pH 6–7.5, peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.

What works

Both are fine at 76–79°F.
They use different parts of the tank: bolivian rams the bottom, peacock cichlids the mid.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

No pH suits both. One would live in the wrong water all the time.

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

	Bolivian ram	Peacock cichlid
Temperature	72–79 °F	76–82 °F
pH	6–7.5	7.8–8.6
Adult size	3.0 in	6.0 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	55 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Semi-aggressive
Swims at	Bottom	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 4+
Diet	Omnivore	Carnivore

Better tank mates for bolivian rams

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Better tank mates for peacock cichlids

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Questions

Can bolivian rams live with peacock cichlids?

Yes, with care. Bolivian rams and peacock cichlids can share a tank, but watch one thing. Different water: bolivian rams want pH 6–7.5, peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.

What temperature suits both bolivian rams and peacock cichlids?

76–79 °F. Bolivian rams need 72–79 °F, peacock cichlids need 76–82 °F.

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

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