HomeCompare fishDemon eartheater vs Ram cichlid Demon eartheater vs Ram cichlid: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedAn adult Demon eartheater is about 3 times the length of a Ram cichlid and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 27–28°C (81–82°F).A pH of 6.3–6.5 suits both.Side by sideDemon eartheaterRam cichlidAdult size25 cm (9.8 in)7.5 cm (3 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature23–28°C (73–82°F)27–30°C (81–86°F)pH6.3–7.05.0–6.5Hardness5–10 dGH (89–178 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentPeacefulPeacefulCare levelModerateModerateDietOmnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesDemon eartheaterSatanoperca jurupariRam cichlidMikrogeophagus ramirezi