HomeCompare fishUmbrella cichlid vs Ram cichlid Umbrella cichlid vs Ram cichlid: can they live together? Verdict: With cautionThe Umbrella cichlid can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.Their temperature ranges only just meet, at 27°C (81°F).A pH of 5.0–6.5 suits both.Minimum tank for the pair: 75 L (20 US gal)Side by sideUmbrella cichlidRam cichlidAdult size7 cm (2.8 in)7.5 cm (3 in)Minimum tank75 L (20 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)Temperature25–27°C (77–81°F)27–30°C (81–86°F)pH5.0–7.05.0–6.5Hardness5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeacefulCommunity tankGood–Care levelModerateModerateDietCarnivoreCarnivoreSpecies profilesUmbrella cichlidApistogramma borelliiRam cichlidMikrogeophagus ramirezi