Can rainbow sharks live with bolivian rams?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Rainbow sharks and bolivian rams can share a tank, but watch one thing. Rainbow sharks chase other bottom fish out of their patch.

Rainbow sharkRainbow shark72–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Bolivian ramBolivian ram72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Rainbow shark · 6 inBolivian ram · 3 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
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

Rainbow sharkBolivian ram
Temperature72–80 °F72–79 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size6.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupOne per tankAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for rainbow sharks

All rainbow shark tank mates

Better tank mates for bolivian rams

All bolivian ram tank mates

Questions

Can rainbow sharks live with bolivian rams?

Yes, with care. Rainbow sharks and bolivian rams can share a tank, but watch one thing. Rainbow sharks chase other bottom fish out of their patch.

What temperature suits both rainbow sharks and bolivian rams?

72–79 °F. Rainbow sharks need 72–80 °F, bolivian rams need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do rainbow sharks and bolivian rams need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the rainbow shark. Add space for each extra fish.