Ram Cichlids vs Apistogramma CIchlids: Which is Best?

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In this video we compare the Ram cichlid and the Apisto. Both are great fish for you aquarium and can make a great centerpiece fish, but there are some subtle differences to consider.

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[mrbscpds]

Just started keeping cichlids after 60 years of fish keeping, i'm a nano guy, so far i have German Black rams, Bolivian Rams, Electric Blue Acaras and about 30 Jewel Cichlid fry that were given to me by my LFS. This is all in the last 3 months. Love your channel, lots of great information! have 27 tanks and in the process of setting up a black sand 55 for the acaras. I think apistos are in my sights

[slv-mfui]

Personally if I had to choose I'd go apistos, simply because they've got so much more variety, also I'd say overall apistos are easier to keep.

[AnthonyADurante]

I would love to hear more about keeping Apistos with Rams.

[brianparks]

OMG! I just found your video on these guys after asking at Aquashella, Orlando! I've got a group of Bolivians and Apistos in my 75 gallon, and absolutely love them! Great to get some more information on these little guys. As always, awesome video!

[josephfarina]

I have two Apistograma Borelli and just love them. I also enjoy Bolivian Rams and will be adding one to my 20 long once it finishes cycling. I want to start a breeding project with some Apistograma Cacatuoides once my 10 gallon finishes cycling. Love your YouTube channel and always watch the livestream on Wednesday nights. Keep up the good work.

[skaughtmc]

I’ve had a German Blue Ram in my heavily planted community tank for months without issue. A couple weeks ago after watching a similar video talking about how friendly Apistogramma are, I did the hour-long drive to the “good” fish store. They had about a dozen types, and I got a female Nijsseni (bright yellow body with 3 large black spots on each side). For the first 2 days, it was pretty timid, hanging out in the plants checking things out. Then it got comfortable. Then it killed all of my horned nerites. Then it decided to chase the ram for 3 laps around the tank anytime they made eye contact. Then it decided cories aren’t allowed in any of the hiding spots. Then it feasted on a dozen mollie fry before I could scoop them out.

So Apistogramma - pretty, but not as chill as everybody keeps making them out to be.

[wrs]

I love Gold Rams, but they are always so hard to keep! :(

[russian]

Love my borellii. My whole fish room is on the cooler side with lots of hill stream species so their lower temp range fits and their variety of colour is awesome too.

[vishnuyoung]

whats that fish near corydoras 5:35 looks like a young jack dempsy??

[markvonwisco]

I think the 20 gallon long is my favorite tank size for smaller fish.

[amuseinthecraftroom]

First time keeper of balloon rams! Excited ty for the video

[crn]

i have apistograma agasizii fire gold i kept in a community tank with tetras and rcs and yes my shrimps are doing fine with my apistos

[angiebear]

I think the dwarf electric blue rams are beautiful. Will be trying them soon. Have a well planted, cycled tank just waiting for their arrival

[cetinagar]

Aposisto macmasteri. Definitely my favorite

[billyramsey]

What’s the name of the fish shown at 1:41 . BEAUTIFUL!

[HBippy]

I took your advice 😊 i bought a german blue ram cichlid today. His little face is cute. Hes in a 20 with blue and green neon tetras. Two mollies 😊

[newerafrican]

4:31 Jason!! You missed an opportunity to compliment Joanna! Great video, though, on some great fish.

[reynardvanderwalt]

I always love the vibe in these videos

[MasterPhotographer]

Great comparison of these two types of cichlids! Very thorough and easy to understand. Thank you!

[kimberlyd]

This is the exact type of video i was looking for!