Can German Blue Ram and Keyhole Cichlid live together?

German Blue Ram and Keyhole Cichlid 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

German Blue Ram vs Keyhole Cichlid

German Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Keyhole Cichlid

Cleithracara maronii

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Cichlids

2″

Adult size

4.5″

20gal

Min tank

30gal

78–85°F

Temperature

72–79°F

5.5–7

6–7.5

peaceful

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

warnGerman Blue Ram and Keyhole Cichlid only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 78–79°F.

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