Bolivian ram care
Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
Bolivian ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus) grows to about 8 cm (3.1 in) and needs a tank of at least 110 liters (29 US gallons). Keep it at 22–26 °C (72–79 °F) with a pH of 6–7.5.
FreshwaterEasyPeaceful
Adult size8 cm · 3.1 in
Smallest tank110 L · 29 gal
Temperature22–26 °C · 72–79 °F
pH6–7.5
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsBottom
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraMollyBristlenose plecoCherry barbTiger barb
Avoid with
German blue ramParadise fishDiscusConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiBoeseman's rainbowfishPea pufferBala shark
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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