Is it possible to keep one German Blue Ram?

Can I just get one GBR or do they need another for company? I don't want to breed them. I have lots hiding spaces and underwater caves.

Water Conditions as follows: 82 Degree, 0 Ammonia, 0 Nitrites, 5 Nitrates

100 Gallon, Dirted Tank, Planted, No CO2, T5HO Lighting, Filtration: CF-500 and CF-400 Canister

Current/Future Stock:

6 Roseline sharks (0)
10 Neon tetras (10 out 10-complete)
15 Cardinals (6 out of 15)
10 Glowlight Tetras (10 out 10-complete
10 Red Eye Tetras (5 out of 10)
10 harlequin rasbora (5 out of 10
12 KhulI Loach (complete)
7-10 Otocinulus (13 Otocinlus-complete)
3 Bettas
RCS

 

I've been meaning to ask this too! I also wanted to know if two females was a good idea if I wanted two but didn't want babies. I've read the males can be aggressive with each other, but nothing about the females.

 

For a while I had 1 ram, and I also had 2 females at one point. They were all fine alone. Your tank seems to be very stocked already though, especially if you get all those schools. Of course, I don't have experience with a tank that big, but I think all those fish are pushing your limit.

 

For a while I had 1 ram, and I also had 2 females at one point. They were all fine alone. Your tank seems to be very stocked already though, especially if you get all those schools. Of course, I don't have experience with a tank that big, but I think all those fish are pushing your limit.

I thought so too, but the stocking list I have was suggested by another member in this forum. I had the schools lowered, but was suggested to go higher since its a 100 Gallon tank.

But if you think I would be overstocked, then I won't get the GBR. I just thought it was a pretty fish.

 

It is a pretty fish. Maybe you could substitute it for the other half of one of your schools.

 

For a while I had 1 ram, and I also had 2 females at one point. They were all fine alone. Your tank seems to be very stocked already though, especially if you get all those schools. Of course, I don't have experience with a tank that big, but I think all those fish are pushing your limit.

I respectfully disagree. I think with a 100 gallon tank your list is fine. My only concern is the sharks.

 

I respectfully disagree. I think with a 100 gallon tank your list is fine. My only concern is the sharks.

I can eliminate the Sharks on my list if poses a problem. Just thought I would make the Roselines as my centerpiece fish/school or not married to the GBR as well. I probably won't get the sharks or GBR until the end of summer.

What are your concerns about the Sharks Psalm?

 

I think her concern about the sharks is they need a high oxygenated tank to thrive and the can get to be 5 inches or more depending on how well they are taking care of.

 

My friends are 7" in her 180 gallon tank

 

I think her concern about the sharks is they need a high oxygenated tank to thrive and the can get to be 5 inches or more depending on how well they are taking care of.

I have a powerhead that is on also an airstone.

 

I have a powerhead that is on also an airstone.

Okay well than that is all I know so I will let her answer lol

 

I think her concern about the sharks is they need a high oxygenated tank to thrive and the can get to be 5 inches or more depending on how well they are taking care of.

More or less. I was wondering if the fast flowing water they like is ok w/ all the tetras. I wasn't sure if the sharks would eat the other fish. I did some research and I don't think it's a concern.