How many Rams?

[Aqua Master]

Hey
I've got a 30 gallon fish tank with plenty of rock caves providing hiding spots. On it I have 3 yoyo loaches, 4 corys, 1 pleco and around 6 guppies. I've been meaning to add in a pair of rams however I was wondering if could add more than just 2.
What do you guys think?

 

[Essjay]

Not in a 30 gallon tank. And a pair must have chosen each other - any male and any female may well not work.

However I wouldn't keep rams in this tank. Rams need a higher temperature than most fish (upper 20s C), and all the fish currently there need it cooler than rams. Your pH (7.5) as given in another post is high for rams - they need soft acidic water, another point against rams.
And I'm not sure the loaches would take kindly to another species in their area.

You already have 3 bottom dwelling species and just one mid water species. Why not get another mid water species?

 

[DragonScales+Doubletails]

may I suggest a gourami species? I could see a group of honeys being ok in there or a single larger gourami.

 

[anewbie]

Not in a 30 gallon tank. And a pair must have chosen each other - any male and any female may well not work.

However I wouldn't keep rams in this tank. Rams need a higher temperature than most fish (upper 20s C), and all the fish currently there need it cooler than rams. Your pH (7.5) as given in another post is high for rams - they need soft acidic water, another point against rams.
And I'm not sure the loaches would take kindly to another species in their area.

You already have 3 bottom dwelling species and just one mid water species. Why not get another mid water species?

The loaches are both comfortable at 82 and would not be a problem with regards to the ram; HOWEVER having only 3 yoyo is a mistake and they should be kept in larger groups - 6. Also they can get pretty large (4-6 inches) so having 6 in a 30 might be weak.

 

[DragonScales+Doubletails]

If you really want rams Id buy an established breeding pair from a private breeder and rethink your tankmates a little.