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Species Profiles -> Cichlids -> Bolivian Ram

 

Bolivian Ram (Microgeophagus altispinosa )

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Stats:

Adult Size: 3 " (8 cm)
Temp: 77-82 F (25-28 C)
Tank: 24" (60 cm) minimum

Requirements:
 Prefers acidic water, but can be fine in 7.4 or so. Plantings and cover essential.
Diet:
 Anything. Will take flake, live, frozen, or pellet. Very undemanding.
Breeding:
 To guarantee a pair several juveniles may need to be purchased, six being a usual number. Fry are easy to raise.
Sociability:
 Fairly peaceful, like all cichlids more aggressive when breeding. Keep in pairs or alone.
Related Spec:
 (Apistogramma ramirezi) - Butterfly (Ram) Cichlid
Special Info:
 Bolivian Rams are much easier to care for than their cousins Butterfly Rams.

 

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