jamesg1993

I was just wondering if there is any size ram that would thrive in a 12gallon tank and breed?

Thanks in advance

Cody

german blue rams, can do well in smaller tanks from what i have read. they a little sensitive but i dont think there overly difficult to care for. i havent ever kept them personaly but i have done some reading on them. There a few people who have own them on here

Allie

20g per pair of any rams, kribs, keyholes, or any small cichlids. 12g could be temporary until you find a 20g.

jamesg1993

Thanks guys a 20g would probably go through my floor on the 1st floor lol I stick to my multies.

Cheers

04_si

Ive heard of people putting them in a small 10 gallon tank to breed, then moving them.

Slug

I've known many breeders to keep pairs alone in 10gals with great success.

dking271

I have kept single males or females in a 12G, with no problems at all. If you have a pair you could try them in a 12G, but beware, they can turn on each other after spawning, so you need to have a place to put one of them. I have a breeding pair that spawns in a 10G breeder tank, but have to separate them a few days after they spawn. My male has almost killed his mate, I was traveling, and my wife moved him out. Unfortunately, she was eating the babies, which is why we think he was attacking her. Within several hours all of the babies were gone. I would definately recommend a 20g if you want them to breed. I have just set up a new 24G tank which is going to be the permanent home and breeding tank for my breeding pair.