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Bolivian Ram
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
Family: Cichlidae
📍 Bolivia & Brazil, South America
The Bolivian Ram is a hardier, more forgiving alternative to the German Blue Ram, tolerating a wider temperature range and less pristine water conditions without sacrificing its attractive appearance. It displays a golden-tan body, red-tipped fins, and an elongated dorsal fin with black and yellow banding. Pairs form monogamous bonds and exhibit fascinating parental care when breeding, making them rewarding to keep.
Keeping this species
- diet
- Omnivore – micro pellets, bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia
- lifespan
- 4–6 years
- max size
- 8 cm (3.1 in)
- tank size
- 20 gallons minimum
- temperament
- Peaceful except when breeding; excellent community cichlid
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Water it likes
- ph
- 6.5–7.5
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <20 ppm
- hardness
- 2–15 dGH
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
Natural Habitat Temperature
75°F — 79°F seasonal range · (Jan low, Mar high)