Bolivian Ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus)
Product details
| Management number | 234591784 | Release Date | 2026/07/02 | List Price | US$5.60 | Model Number | 234591784 | ||
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Origin:
Native to the Amazon basin in Bolivia and Brazil, especially in slow-moving rivers and floodplains.
Size:
Up to 8 cm (3 inches)
Lifespan:
4–6 years with proper care
Temperament:
Peaceful, social, and intelligent; suitable for community tanks with similarly calm species
Tank Requirements:
- Minimum tank size: 30 gallons
- Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH: 6.0–7.5
- Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
- Aquascape: Sand or fine gravel substrate, driftwood, rocks, and dense vegetation; open swimming areas are also appreciated
Diet:
Omnivorous – accepts high-quality pellets, flakes, frozen/live foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia. Enjoys foraging in substrate.
Behavior:
- Best kept in pairs or small groups
- Peaceful for a cichlid; rarely aggressive unless breeding
- Displays interesting social and territorial behaviors
- Can be shy initially but becomes confident with time
Breeding:
- Substrate spawners; form monogamous pairs
- Lay eggs on flat surfaces (rocks, broad leaves)
- Both parents guard and care for eggs and fry
- Requires stable water conditions and low stress
Photos provided by a good friend and customer of Aprils Aquarium Yoko Dam
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