Can Bolivian Ram live with Ember Tetra?
Not recommended
Why
- Bolivian Ram’s mouth is big enough to swallow Ember Tetra (only 0.8" long) — it will be eaten.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–8 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Bolivian Ram | Ember Tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–79°F | 73–82°F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 3.5" | 0.8" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Bolivian Ram (to keep Ember Tetra):
- Panda Cory — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Clown Pleco — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Colombian Zebra Pleco — 3.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of Ember Tetra (to keep Bolivian Ram):
- Lambchop Rasbora — 1.25", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Green Neon Tetra — 1", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cherry Barb — 2", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Bolivian Ram: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Ember Tetra: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Live-animal shipping: add a heat pack below 50°F, expect weather holds above 90°F, and schedule delivery for a moderate week when someone can receive it promptly.
Build a full tank around this stocking →Everything compatible with Bolivian Ram · …with Ember Tetra