Help with tank mates

[Simonh20]

Hi All
I am new to fishkeeping and have a 200l community tank set up since February. I have a pair of German Blue Rams which are fantastic, love the colours, had one spawn so far although not intentionally trying to breed them. I would like to add another couple of dwarf chichlids but am at a loss as to what would be suitable. I don't want to introduce any problems and hoping for some advice/suggestions.
My current stocking is as follows:

6 Julli Corys
8 Dwarf Neon Rainbows
7 Harlequin Rasboras
1 Dwarf Gourami (Had 3 males but gad to take 2 back to shop as didn't get on, although LFS thought they should be ok) don't want to make same mistake
2 German Blue Rams
1 Flash Pleco

I was thinking about a pair of Golden Rams, but don't know if they would get along.

Thanks

simonh20

 

[Mike Wise]

Gold Rams and Blue Rams are color morphs of the same species (M. ramirezi). Your tank will probably be large enough to keep 4 Rams peacefully if you add more structure (plants, rocks, etc.) to form distinct territorial boundaries.

 

[Simonh20]

thanks for the reply, I was also looking at a pair of krebensis, would they be suitable. My concern is their aggression when they are breeding and also if I only get two what is the chances that they would pair up.

 

[Mike Wise]

Kribs are not a good species to keep with Rams. They communicate aggression/submission differently than SA cichlids and are much more aggressive.

 

[Shanster]

If you're interested in keeping Kribensis they are great! We keep our pair in a community tank with rainbows, mollies, and even a couple guppies. Although I don't suggest guppies, one of them has been eaten. The other two guppies have survived over a month now with the Krib pair. I love the German Blue Rams thought ... great choice!