Bolivian Ram

Bolivian Ram
The Bolivian Ram, also called the Butterfly Ram and the Red Ram, is a social fish that will form pairs and often remains "faithful" to each other.

Bolivian Ram - Microgeophagus altispinosa By: jbeining75
Species name: Microgeophagus altispinosa
Common name: Bolivian Ram, Butterfly ram, Red Ram ...

Bolivian Ram
Scientific Name: Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
Family: Cichlidae, Sub-Family Geophaginae
About the Bolivian Ram
Species Type: Freshwater Fish
Category: Cichlids ...

Bolivian Rams are one of the most fascinating dwarf cichlids in my opinion. They are not that difficult to care for as long as you meet some basic requirements for them. The pH in a Bolivian ram tank should be kept around 6.5 - 7.

Bolivian Ram
Bolivian Ram
Species/genus: Microgeophagus altispinosus
Common name: syn, Ruby Clowns cichlids ...

Bolivian Ram
Scientific Name:
Microgeophagus altispinosa
Other Names: Butterfly Ram, Red Ram
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: South America; Boliva and Brazil
Adult Size: 3 inches (8 cm)
Social: Peaceful
Lifespan: 4 years ...

common name: Bolivian Ram
Family: Cichlidae
Continent of origin:
Size: under 9 cm (3.54 inch)
Minimal tank volume: 120 litre (32 US gal)
Temperature: 24 °C (75.2 °F) - 27 °C (80.6 °F)
pH tolerance: 6 - 8 ...

Bolivian rams, Mikrogeophagus altispinosaare a commonly available dwarf cichlid. They are excellent community residents where they patrol the bottom searching for bits of food.

Bolivian Ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus)
Photo of: Bolivian Ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus)
Scientific Name(s): Mikrogeophagus altispinosus, Crenicara altispinosa, Microgeophagus altispinosus, Papiliochromis altispinosus ...

The Bolivian Ram is a beautiful little cichlid for freshwater aquariums, amazing centerpiece fish to a peaceful community and an altogether joy to keep.Contributor: Jordin ClefPublished: Oct 03, 2011
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Breeding Bolivian Rams
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Common Name: Bolivian Ram or Butterfly Cichlid ...

Bolivian Ram Pseudo FAQ/ Article
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Bolivian Ram
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The Bolivian Ram, Mikrogeophagus altispinosa is a close relative of the Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramerezi), from the Cichlid family. Although it isn't as colourful as the Blue Ram, it is known for it's friendly and peaceful temperament.

The Bolivian Ram takes one to two years to fully mature. They are often confused with the German Blue Ram (M. ramirezi). Tend to be less colorful with stronger markings, but an easier alternative to the blue ram.
Main Colours:
Yellow, Purple, Grey ...

Description: Bolivian Ram fry at 2 months old. Still only about 1/2"
simpleman1472's Fishtank
Description: 36 gallon bow front reef project.

A second species in this genus was recently recognised. The Bolivian Ram, P. altispinosa, is a higher-bodied fish with a lyrate caudal fin.
Apistogramma Regan 1913 ...

Black Stripe Dwarf Cichlid
Blackseam Cichlid
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Bolivian Ram
Borelli's Dwarf Cichlid ...

They seemed to school even more tightly once I added a piece of driftwood so I think they prefer a slightly "blackwater" environment. I have yet to get them to spawn successfully, but right now they share the tank with three Bolivian Rams so this is ...

Often the pair simply disolves and one of the parents eats the eggs, or both seem to forget they have laid any eggs at all and another fish eats the unguarded eggs. If a beginner is interested in breeding rams, Bolivian Rams (M. altispinosa) are ...

The Ram and the closely related, Bolivian Ram are now usually commercially tank bred in Southeast Asia. Two variations from selective breeding of the Ram are widely available; a gold (xanthistic) morph, and a veintail variety.

Though they sometimes do have a tussle or so with my Bolivian rams.. But its aggregated from the rams and not keyholes. Certainly recommended for beginners but with cycled tanks. They don't like nitrite peaks.

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