Can Fiddler Crab live with German Blue Ram?
Not recommended
Why
- Fiddler Crab hunts along the bottom and will catch the bottom-dwelling German Blue Ram, especially at night.
- No overlapping pH: Fiddler Crab wants 7.5–8.5 but German Blue Ram wants 5.5–7.
- No overlapping water hardness: Fiddler Crab wants 15–25 dGH but German Blue Ram wants 1–8 dGH.
Side-by-side
| Fiddler Crab | German Blue Ram | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 78–85°F |
| pH | 7.5–8.5 | 5.5–7 |
| Hardness (GH) | 15–25 dGH | 1–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 2" | 2.5" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 15 gal | 20 gal |
Together, plan on at least 20 gallons.
Compatible alternatives
Instead of Fiddler Crab (to keep German Blue Ram):
- Pom Pom Crab — 1", semi-aggressive
- Thai Micro Pom Pom Crab — 0.8", peaceful
- Thai Micro Crab — 0.4", peaceful
Instead of German Blue Ram (to keep Fiddler Crab):
- Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish) — 2.5", semi-aggressive
- Black Skirt Tetra — 2.5", semi-aggressive
- Platy — 2.5", peaceful
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