Can rams live with flowerhorns?
Verdict
No
No. Rams and flowerhorns should not share a tank. An adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2.5 inches rams do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2.5 inches rams do.
- Deal breakerFlowerhorns are aggressive and will bully peaceful rams.
- Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
What works
- Both are fine at 80–86°F.
- They use different parts of the tank: rams the bottom, flowerhorns the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| German blue ram | Flowerhorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 80–86 °F | 80–89 °F |
| pH | 5–7 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 2.5 in | 12.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 20 gal | 75 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | One per tank |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for rams
All german blue ram tank mates
Questions
Can rams live with flowerhorns?
No. Rams and flowerhorns should not share a tank. An adult flowerhorn eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2.5 inches rams do.
What temperature suits both rams and flowerhorns?
80–86 °F. Rams need 80–86 °F, flowerhorns need 80–89 °F.
What size tank do rams and flowerhorns need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the flowerhorn. Add space for each extra fish.