Can Serpae Tetras live with German blue rams?

Rummy Nose Tetra Rummy Nose Tetras are another slightly uncommon species for aquarists looking for something other than Neons or Serpae Tetras. Like most Tetras they are fine tank mates for German Blue Rams: they are peaceful, schooling, and eager eaters of anything appropriately sized.

What fish get along with Serpae Tetras?

Ideal tankmates include other active fish of similar or larger size, such as barbs, danios, and larger tetras. Bottom-dwelling catfish and loaches are also suitable tankmates. Avoid keeping this species with fish that have long, flowing fins or that are slow-moving, such as angelfish or bettas.

Are Serpae Tetras aggressive?

Are Serpae tetras aggressive? Serpae tetras are a peaceful species and get along well with other fast-swimming fish. They do tend to nip at long-finned or slow-swimming fish.

Can cherry barbs live with Serpae Tetras?

If you get enough serpaes, you can tune down the aggression/bullying, but those can get up to atleast numbers of 5–8 and you need a big tank for all of those guys in the tank together. If you’re looking for defintely serpaes, I’d recommend a serpae tank with the cherry barbs and clown loach, though.

Can Bolivian Rams live with Serpae Tetras?

Tetras go well with them. I’d add cardinal tetras, they’d stand out a lot. My ram gets along with my cories really well, and you could get some to add more activity to the bottom.

Should German blue rams be kept in pairs?

These fish keep to themselves, though they do get along well with their own kind as long as there’s enough space and shelter in the tank. Males and females often form pairs. While generally docile, German blue rams can get territorial during mating season.

Can I keep serpae tetra with Tiger barbs?

Both species are notorious nippers but need to be kept in proper numbers to keep the nipping confined within the species. Generally it is recommended that you keep at least 5 Tiger Barbs and I’d recommend at least 6-7 Serpaes. You may still get some nipping between the 2 but I wouldn’t expect it would be too much.

Are serpae tetras fin nippers?

Serpae tetras are notorious fin nippers. There’s really no way to prevent a fish from doing what it does unless you separate it. See if you can return them to where you purchased them or possibly sell or give them to someone who has a tank that can handle their temperament.

Are serpae tetras Hardy?

Serpae tetras are another on of those very hardy type larger tetras. Their distinctive red colour, hardiness and peaceful nature makes them an ideal choice for a tropical community aquarium, or even in a cold water set up in some parts where the climate is suitable.

What are good Tankmates for cherry barbs?

To get you started, here’s a list of some Cherry Barb tank mates we recommend:

  • Otocinclus.
  • Rainbow Sharks.
  • Dwarf Gourami.
  • Pearl Gourami.
  • Kuhli Loach.
  • Neon Tetra.
  • Asian Stone Cats.
  • Molly Fish.

What fish can you keep with German Blue Rams?

Good tank companions are silver dollars, dwarf gouramis, discus, plecostomus catfish, cardinal, and neon tetras. Other great tank mates include corydoras, rummynose tetras, kuhli loaches, clown loaches, guppies, mollies, and platies. Large aggressive fish are not a good match.