German Blue Ram & Cory Cat compatibility

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Recently I decided to start a community 55 Gallon tank, and I decided my center piece fish will be 3 German Blue Rams (1Male/2Females). I've been hoping to get around 5-6 Panda Cory cats as my bottom feeders, but some people have been saying that they aren't compatible. What are your thoughts? Will they work or will they be aggressive toward the cats?

 

[tanker]

I had Rams with many different corys over the years and never had any issues.
This would also depend on the size of the tank.

 

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I had Rams with many different corys over the years and never had any issues.
This would also depend on the size of the tank.

It is a 55 Gallon. Is that enough for them?

 

[Kannan Fodder]

I have 3 electric blue rams in a 29g with gambusia, a air of BNs, and ghost shrimp. Everyone gets along great. I would think that a 55g community should be fine, especially if you provide enough hiding places and break up territories.

Are you planning on breeding the rams?

 

[tanker]

It is a 55 Gallon. Is that enough for them?

A 55gal is a great size for Rams and Corys (together). I

 

[Tifftastic]

You definitely shouldn't have any issues in that size tank

 

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Thanks for all your input guys!
(and no, I am not planning on breeding the rams.)

 

[cicrush13]

Don't be surprised if one ram is left alone, they tend to pair up and defend their territory.
You can keep cories in there with no problem.

 

[Tifftastic]

They'll spawn whether you plan on it or not, as cichlids do. But if you're not worried about raising the fry you can just remove the eggs or let the cories do their thing and likely eat most of them (depending on how good at guarding the pair is).