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im planing to get a pair of blue rams next time the LFS gets them in. just asking for any tips or information on keeping them and the best way to get the best water conditions for them from somebody who has had experience with them.

For a lot of general info on these rams, check out this thread.

Basically for water, you'll need it clean. Soft, acidic water is best, but if it is of excellent quality it should not matter too much to the rams. Water changes and a well-established filter are your best bets for keeping this species of cichlid happy and healthy.

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good info,
i have 2 large rain water tanks for our water suply(no hard water or chlorine).
The water that we get out of the tanks is perfect for rams,its soft , slightly acid(6.5ph) and crystal clear.
The tank
150L
filters
HOB power filter + box filter.
The fish
7 black widows
10 neon tetras
3 albino corys
1 bushy nose cat(female).
well planted
i got these cool things called amonia balls. they suck up all the amonia and doesn't let it turn into nitite or nitrate.
I have a philodendron plant that drops its roots down into the water. i think it sucks up a fair bit of waste aswell.

Would 2 pairs of rams fit in this?

Yeah I think two pairs of Blue Rams would be alright in that tank.

the rams i had done great in a similar setup to the one u mentioned,it wasnt as big but they still were fine,and i use the ammonia balls aswell in all my tanks arent they great.

rams are my favourite fish.
2 pairs of rams would be great!
the amonia balls are great, keeps it clean and saves the hassel of testing


thanx

i was just reading about keeping rams with keyhole cichlids, is it possilble to have 1 pair of rams and 1 pair of keyholes in this tank?

Yes.

awesome, thanx for ya help