How to Keep Bolivian Ram Cichlids (Care & Breeding Guide)

Thinking about keeping Bolivian Ram Cichlids? In this video, I cover everything you need to know about these beautiful and hardy fish! From the Bolivian Ram cichlid's origin and ideal tank setup to compatible tank mates, diet, and breeding tips, this guide will help you successfully care for and even breed Bolivian Rams. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced fishkeeper, these peaceful cichlids make a fantastic addition to any aquarium.

📌 Topics Covered:
✅ Bolivian Ram origin & natural habitat
✅ Ideal tank size & setup
✅ Best tank mates for a peaceful community
✅ Proper diet & feeding tips
✅ How to breed Bolivian Rams easily

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[MrFishingOhio]

Mine colored up in about 2 months. My kids love them because they follow you as you walk past

[DouglasHagstrom]

The Bolivian rams are beautiful. I have been mulling over ideas for a 40g breeder and this video had the perfect timing. Thank you for the inspiration!

[CichPsyche]

Love how that scape came out brother! 🙌🏽

[OBEY]

I just gotta say this video is very well put together! Thank you !

[suzanneforman]

Thanks for the care guide video! I have a 55 gallon tank in storage right now, and when we set it up again, I think I really want to try a group of these rams!

[xGhostTalonx]

I have my Bolivian Rams with Electric Blue Acaras along with a small school of Rose Line Sharks with a couple Snow White Bristlenose Plecos. So far so peaceful. They seem happy so far ❤

[Brett]

I have kept countless cichlids. I am looking to set up a 75 gallon community tank. I have to add a Cichlid's somewhere. These would be great. Great vid.

[Rach]

I have kept 6 x Bolivian Rams in a 20g (at the moment) for nearly 2yrs with a group of harlequin rasboras and 1 x BN Plec. They’re my favourite fish, and they get on really well. I have a couple of vids on my channel. Love the vids, thanks!

[TOUTpoisson]

BR are definitely one of the most underrated American cichlids. All mine are puppy dogs; absolutely love them. Any possibility of doing a list of most underrated American cichlids? Or possibly a species profile on Thorichthys aureus? IMO one of the most underrated American cichlids and one of my all time favorites. Love to hear your perspective. Thanks!

[sandyloyst]

Troy excellent talk. I like their fin colors. All the cherry barbs rock. Awesome tank. How's Theo settling in? Peace.

[htedestroyer]

Just recently found y'alls channel and really enjoy the vids y'all have, lot's of cool and informative videos. Would love to see a care video about the vieja synspilum they are a beautiful species but don't see much care or tankmate or setup vids for them

[Scottayyyyy]

Might be a rare case, but actually have my one Bolivian Ram in my 240 with all my peacock/haps and not one have picked on him. He used to be with my Severums and been thriving year or so

[flemmingj]

Mine had fry's in my 40 breeder i keep my tank at 82 f pH 6.0 with German Blue Rams and gold rams and balloon rams and neon tetras and panda cory with no problems I use the inkbird ITC 308 WI-FI heater controller

[DougKlemann]

Great video! You mention soft water is needed. I live in Arizona and we have on the harder side for our tap water. I really am not interested in doing an RO system for my tanks. Do you think it would be possible to have them in slightly harder water parameters?

[lukejohns]

You talked about Cory’s, rummynose, angels and rams, how many of each would you put in a 40 gallon?

[brizbizel]

What is the name of the fish with yellow belly and black longitudinal line? Informative video - Thanks!

[claudinemveng-sanchez]

Perfect timing. I added a pair of Bolivian ram (male & female according to the fish store) with 6 Corys in my 20 gallon tank. My rams are shy and stay hidden and only come out if the cord are active. What can I do to make them feel more comfortable and social. The tank is heavily planted and there are rocks, wood and rocks. Should I get other fish? I am worried they many be aggressive when breeding. Thanks for your help

[Lythion-X]

Hiya, i want to keep a few fish together but i dont know if its posible.. can you keep sveni's, electric blue acara, green terror, dempseys and few plecos and angelfish in a 105g tank?

Love your videos and i learned alot, looking forward to more of them 😊

[JohnC-rz]

Great video. Is it safe to keep all male Bolivian Rams together? Say 4-6 in a 40 breeder with a school of rummy nose tetras and a cleanup crew? Thanks.

[tomongvue]

Do they like being in a group? I like how yours seem to like being with eachother. I heard they don't need to be in a group