Can red tail sharks live with bolivian rams?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

Red tail sharkRed tail shark72–79°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Bolivian ramBolivian ram72–79°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 72–79°Red tail shark 72–79°Bolivian ram 72–79°
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

Red tail shark · 5 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

Red tail sharkBolivian ram
Temperature72–79 °F72–79 °F
pH6.5–7.56–7.5
Adult size5.0 in3.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal20 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupOne per tankAlone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for red tail sharks

All red tail shark tank mates

Better tank mates for bolivian rams

All bolivian ram tank mates

Questions

Can red tail sharks live with bolivian rams?

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

What temperature suits both red tail sharks and bolivian rams?

72–79 °F. Red tail sharks need 72–79 °F, bolivian rams need 72–79 °F.

What size tank do red tail sharks and bolivian rams need together?

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