Can German Blue Ram and Red Tail Shark live together?

German Blue Ram and Red Tail Shark 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 Red Tail Shark

German Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Red Tail Shark

Epalzeorhynchos bicolor

Verdict:Possible with care

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Sharks

2″

Adult size

5″

20gal

Min tank

55gal

78–85°F

Temperature

72–79°F

5.5–7

6.5–7.5

peaceful

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Solitary

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

warnGerman Blue Ram and Red Tail Shark only narrowly overlap in temperature — keep within 78–79°F.

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