Can rams live with chinese algae eaters?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Rams and chinese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 80°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

German blue ramGerman blue ram80–86°F · pH 5–7 Chinese algae eaterChinese algae eater74–80°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 80°German blue ram 80–86°Chinese algae eater 74–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7German blue ram 5–7Chinese algae eater 6–8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

German blue ram · 2.5 inChinese algae eater · 10 in0"2"4"6"8"10"
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 ramChinese algae eater
Temperature80–86 °F74–80 °F
pH5–76–8
Adult size2.5 in10.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal75 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreHerbivore

Better tank mates for rams

All german blue ram tank mates

Better tank mates for chinese algae eaters

All chinese algae eater tank mates

Questions

Can rams live with chinese algae eaters?

Yes, with care. Rams and chinese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 80°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both rams and chinese algae eaters?

80–80 °F. Rams need 80–86 °F, chinese algae eaters need 74–80 °F.

What size tank do rams and chinese algae eaters need together?

At least 75 gal, set by the chinese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.