Can German Blue Ram and Hillstream Loach live together?

German Blue Ram and Hillstream Loach 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

German Blue Ram vs Hillstream Loach

German Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Hillstream Loach

Sewellia lineolata

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Loaches

2″

Adult size

3″

20gal

Min tank

30gal

78–85°F

Temperature

68–75°F

5.5–7

6.5–7.5

peaceful

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

mid

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

criticalGerman Blue Ram (78–85°F) and Hillstream Loach (68–75°F) need different temperatures.

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