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Ram Cichlid

Ram Cichlid

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Taxonomy

Family: Cichlidae

Origin: Colombia, Venezuela

Behavior

Territorial
Particularly Colorful

Minimum Group Size: 1

Size

0-7 cm

Females have a violet-red belly. In males, the first dorsal fin rays are elongated.

Diet

Omnivore

Food

Flake Food
Live Food

Water Parameters

Temperature (°C):0-35 °C

pH:5.5-7.5

Carbonate Hardness (dKH):0-7 dKH

Total Hardness (dGH):0-7 dGH

CO2 (mg/L):0-30 mg/L

Tank Requirements

Tank Length (cm):50-180 cm

Nano Tank:No

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