Bolivian Ram Care Guide
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus · Moderate care · 30 gallon minimum
A hardier, cooler-tolerant ram than the German blue; a peaceful dwarf cichlid with great personality.
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How big does a bolivian ram get?
A bolivian ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus) reaches about 3.0 inches as an adult. Plan tank size and tank mates around the adult size, not the small fish you buy at the store.
Tank size & setup
Give a bolivian ram a minimum of 30 gallons, with water at 72–79°F and a pH of 6–7.5. As a moderate-care, omnivore species, a stable, cycled tank with the right diet keeps them healthiest.
Good tank mates
Pair a bolivian ram with peaceful species that share its temperature and pH range. Compatible options include:
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", 10g min
- Guppy — 2.0", 10g min
- Molly — 4.0", 20g min
- Platy — 2.5", 10g min
- Zebra Danio — 2.0", 10g min
About the bolivian ram
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus is a species of fish endemic to the southern Amazon River basin in Brazil and Bolivia. The species is part of the family Cichlidae and subfamily Geophaginae. It is a popular aquarium fish, traded under the common names Bolivian butterfly, Bolivian ram, Bolivian ram cichlid, and ruby crown cichlid.
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