Bolivian Ram Cichlid

[squish fish]

Going to be setting up a 20g tank and was wondering if these would go in here. How many could I have and will have no other fish in the tank.. I am also looking for a paired fish, male and female.
I read breeders don't like giving up their pairs.
With all my tanks and with very good success, I overstock them. Plus if I get a few, in case of any losses.

 

[AJ356]

It might help if you give the dimensions of the tank, as for Bolivian Rams they generally inhabit the lower levels, so the foot print can be important. I think a 20 gallon for multiple adults would rely on you getting lucky in terms of their personalities and tolerating one another. Is your aim to establish a pair and then rehome the others? I can't see multiple adults working in a tank that is less than 36 inches long. Others might think different to me.

 

[Back in the fold]

A twenty is perfect for them . You will have to get about six and wait for a pair to form up and then do something with the rest . I did Rams in a fifteen once and it worked great .