Can Borneo Sucker and German Blue Ram live together?

Borneo Sucker and German Blue Ram are not compatible. 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

Borneo Sucker vs German Blue Ram

Borneo Sucker

Gastromyzon stellatus

German Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Loaches

Family

Cichlids

3″

Adult size

2″

30gal

Min tank

20gal

68–75°F

Temperature

78–85°F

6.8–7.8

5.5–7

peaceful

Temperament

peaceful

Schooling

Solitary

bottom

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

criticalBorneo Sucker (68–75°F) and German Blue Ram (78–85°F) need different temperatures.

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