Can pea puffers live with rams?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Pea puffers and rams can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
What to watch
- Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.
- Watch outPea puffers are aggressive, though rams are big enough to shrug most of it off.
What works
- Both are fine at 80–82°F.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Pea puffer | German blue ram | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–82 °F | 80–86 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 5–7 |
| Adult size | 1.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 20 gal |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | All levels | Bottom |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for pea puffers
Better tank mates for rams
All german blue ram tank mates
Questions
Can pea puffers live with rams?
Yes, with care. Pea puffers and rams 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 pea puffers and rams?
80–82 °F. Pea puffers need 74–82 °F, rams need 80–86 °F.
What size tank do pea puffers and rams need together?
At least 20 gal, set by the german blue ram. Add space for each extra fish.