Bolivian ram compatibility
Every pairing AquariumHQ has assessed for Bolivian ram, derived from stored behavioural and environmental traits. Each verdict links to the reasoning behind it — including where the evidence runs out.
The species record is on the Bolivian ram page. Any pairing not listed here can be assessed on demand with the compatibility checker.
What decides this species' pairings
Counted across every assessment above — the dimensions that actually raise concerns for this animal, rather than the ones a care sheet would list.
| Dimension | Pairings raising it | Share |
|---|---|---|
| breeding aggression | 79 | 122% |
| zone competition | 22 | 34% |
| temperature | 16 | 25% |
| territory | 13 | 20% |
| aggression | 12 | 18% |
| predation | 7 | 11% |
Environmental compromise
Whether a shared temperature, pH and hardness band exists is a necessary condition, not evidence that it suits both animals. This counts how good the overlap actually is.
| Overlap quality | Pairings |
|---|---|
| Workable | 27 |
| Comfortable for both | 27 |
| Forced compromise — neither animal is where it wants to be | 8 |
| One animal at the edge of its range | 3 |
Every assessed pairing
Grouped by verdict, worst first.
Incompatible (5)
Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm.
Poor match (14)
Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around.
- with Amano shrimp4 concerns
- with Angelfish4 concerns
- with Cherry shrimp4 concerns
- with Discus4 concerns
- with Dwarf gourami3 concerns
- with Electric yellow cichlid5 concerns
- with Ghost shrimp4 concerns
- with Guppy3 concerns
- with Kissing gourami2 concerns
- with Pearl gourami3 concerns
- with Peppered corydoras3 concerns
- with Severum3 concerns
- with Siamese fighting fish5 concerns
- with White Cloud Mountain minnow2 concerns
Conditional (16)
Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met.
- with American flagfish4 concerns
- with Blue acara4 concerns
- with Celestial pearl danio3 concerns
- with Chili rasbora2 concerns
- with Convict cichlid4 concerns
- with Ember tetra2 concerns
- with Firemouth cichlid4 concerns
- with German blue ram4 concerns
- with Honey gourami2 concerns
- with Kribensis4 concerns
- with Molly3 concerns
- with Moonlight gourami3 concerns
- with Mystery snail2 concerns
- with Nerite snail2 concerns
- with Pygmy corydoras2 concerns
- with Sailfin molly2 concerns
Generally compatible (30)
Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below.
- with Black ruby barb1 concern
- with Bladder snail2 concerns
- with Bloodfin tetra2 concerns
- with Bristlenose pleco3 concerns
- with Bronze corydoras2 concerns
- with Cardinal tetra1 concern
- with Cherry barb1 concern
- with Clown loach3 concerns
- with Common pleco3 concerns
- with Golden wonder killifish1 concern
- with Harlequin rasbora1 concern
- with Indian glassfish1 concern
- with Kuhli loach2 concerns
- with Neon tetra1 concern
- with Otocinclus1 concern
- with Panda corydoras3 concerns
- with Pea puffer2 concerns
- with Peacock gudgeon3 concerns
- with Pictus catfish3 concerns
- with Platy1 concern
- with Red swamp crayfish4 concerns
- with Rummy-nose tetra1 concern
- with Scissortail rasbora1 concern
- with Serpae tetra1 concern
- with Siamese algae eater3 concerns
- with Swordtail1 concern
- with Tiger barb1 concern
- with Upside-down catfish1 concern
- with Yoyo loach2 concerns
- with Zebra danio2 concerns
Verdict distribution
| Verdict | Pairings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Generally compatible | 30 | Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below. |
| Conditional | 16 | Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met. |
| Poor match | 14 | Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around. |
| Incompatible | 5 | Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm. |