Bolivian Ram
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
Cichlidae
About
The Bolivian ram is a hardy, personable dwarf cichlid with a silvery-tan body, a black eye stripe, and warm yellow and red fin edging that intensifies with mood. Native to the Amazon basin of Bolivia and Brazil, it tolerates a wider, cooler range of conditions than the German blue ram, making it an excellent first cichlid. It forms pairs, sifts sand for food, and shows charming, inquisitive behaviour.
Care
Keep as a pair in a soft-sand tank of 90 L or more with cooler, stable water. Far hardier than the German blue ram; mildly territorial when breeding but peaceful in community settings.
Diet
Omnivore that sifts sand; feed sinking pellets and frozen foods. Accepts a broad diet and is much less delicate than its German cousin.
Tankmate compatibility
Gets along with (21)
Possible with care (29)
Avoid (1)
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