Fish Database: Bolivian Ram - Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
Aquarium requirements
Aquarium suitability: 4/5
Sociability rating: 9/10
Area of tank: Middle, bottom
Aquarium water conditions: 6.5-8, vs,s,m,h
Temperature: 22 - 26C
Feeding: Flake, dried, frozen, live foods
Minimum tank size: 75cm
Min / Max number in tank:
Fish fact file
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Synonyms: Crenicara altispinosa, Papiliochromis altispinosus, Microgeophagus altispinosus
Other common names:
Origin: South America; Brazil, Bolivia
Natural habitat:
Size: 7cm
Behavior: Peaceful, pair-forming
Breeding: Egg layer; eggs are laid on stones or in pits, parents care for the eggs and young
Natural water conditions: pH 7, medium
Sexing: Females may be fuller bodied, difficult to sex
Bolivian Ram
Fish code No.1311
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The Bolivian Ram is a good alternative to the more colourful, but also more demanding, Ram or Butterfly Cichlid. These fish are peaceful, robust, and make an excellent aquarium fish for a general community or dwarf cichlid community. The fish form pairs and are good parents. Provide hiding spots amongst densely planted areas. More robust than most dwarf cichlids.
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