Maybe Im a bit over cautious, but I tend to treat rams as I would Discus. The over-bred far east fish are very weak and dont last too long anyway, but the good quality ones which are more colourful anyway, are pretty easy to keep once the conditions are kept constant. Soft, acid water is preferred, but mine are in pH7.2 (very soft though). They dont like medications and strong currents but are otherwise easy to please.
Ken