Can Borelli's Apisto and German Blue Ram live together?

Borelli's Apisto and German Blue Ram are possible with care. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Borelli's Apisto vs German Blue Ram

Borelli's Apisto

Apistogramma borellii

German Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Cichlids

2.5″

Adult size

2″

20gal

Min tank

20gal

70–80°F

Temperature

78–85°F

6–7.5

5.5–7

peaceful

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

Solitary

bottom

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnBorelli's Apisto and German Blue Ram only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 78–80°F.

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