Can Electric Blue Crayfish live with German Blue Ram?
Not recommended
Why
- Electric Blue Crayfish hunts along the bottom and will catch the bottom-dwelling German Blue Ram, especially at night.
- No overlapping temperature: Electric Blue Crayfish wants 65–77°F but German Blue Ram wants 78–85°F.
Side-by-side
| Electric Blue Crayfish | German Blue Ram | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–77°F | 78–85°F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 5–15 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 5" | 2.5" |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 30 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 30 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Electric Blue Crayfish (to keep German Blue Ram):
- Brazos Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Cajun Dwarf Crayfish — 1.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Dwarf Crayfish (CPO) — 1.75", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Instead of German Blue Ram (to keep Electric Blue Crayfish):
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Black Skirt Tetra — 2.5", semi-aggressive buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
Where to buy
- Electric Blue Crayfish: buy at Flip Aquatics · Flip Aquatics live-arrival guarantee
- German Blue Ram: 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 Electric Blue Crayfish · …with German Blue Ram