Can Endler's Livebearer live with German Blue Ram?
Caution — with care
Why
- No overlapping water hardness: Endler's Livebearer wants 10–20 dGH but German Blue Ram wants 1–8 dGH.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7–7.
Sweet spot: both do well at 78–82°F and pH 7–7 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Endler's Livebearer | German Blue Ram | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 78–85°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 10–20 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.2" | 2.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 10 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
How to make it work
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: GH remineraliser
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