Bolivian Ram

Bolivian Ram

Mikrogeophagus altispinosus

Far hardier than the German blue ram, with looser needs. A good first ram.

Temp 23~29°CpH 6~7.8GH 3~16Adult 8 cmGroup fine aloneMin. tank 70 LSwims bottomPrice $6.43

How many fit in each tank?

The largest group where none died in 90 days. Tap water · black sand · bacteria starter on day 1 · fish added on day 10 · 25% weekly water changes.

30 cm cubeNot recommended — needs 70 L or more
45 cm standardNot recommended — needs 70 L or more
60 cm standard
5
90 cm standard
7
120 cm standard
8
120 cm large
10
Run a 60 cm standard tank with 5 yourself →

Don’t keep with

The same rules the engine uses for tankmates.

Eaten by

Good tankmates

No eating or bullying either way, with plenty of overlap in temperature and pH. Fish that swim at a different level come first.

The numbers on this page come from the Water Kiwoogi simulator model; real tanks can differ.