Ram Cichlid
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · family Cichlidae
Also: Butterfly Cichlid
Parameters
- Temperature
- 26–30 °C
- pH
- 5.5–7
- Hardness
- 1–10 °dGH
- Tank volume
- from 80 L
- Maximum size
- up to 6 cm
- Group size
- min 2, ideal 2
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swimming zone
- Bottom
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Lifespan
- 2–4 years
Description
A small, vivid South American cichlid. Pair-forming, peaceful but demanding: warm soft water and a mature tank are essential.
Care
Warm water (26+ °C), soft and acidic. Parameter stability is critical.
Feeding
Frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, small cichlid pellets.
Compatibility
Compatibility data not yet available.
FAQ
- Why do rams die so often?
- Sensitive to nitrates, immature tanks, and low temperatures. Only add them to a tank that's at least 3 months old.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22