Can rams live with boesemani rainbowfish?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Rams and boesemani rainbowfish can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

German blue ram80–86°F · pH 5–7

Boesemani rainbowfish75–82°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

What works

Both are fine at 80–82°F.
They use different parts of the tank: rams the bottom, boesemani rainbowfish the mid.

Water side by side

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

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

	German blue ram	Boesemani rainbowfish
Temperature	80–86 °F	75–82 °F
pH	5–7	7–8
Adult size	2.5 in	4.0 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	30 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 6+
Diet	Omnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for rams

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Better tank mates for boesemani rainbowfish

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Questions

Can rams live with boesemani rainbowfish?

Yes, with care. Rams and boesemani rainbowfish can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

What temperature suits both rams and boesemani rainbowfish?

80–82 °F. Rams need 80–86 °F, boesemani rainbowfish need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do rams and boesemani rainbowfish need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the boesemani rainbowfish. Add space for each extra fish.