Where are Bolivian Rams found?

Mikrogeophagus altispinosus or the Bolivian Ram as it is more commonly known as, is one of two Mikrogeophagus cichlids. The other being the Mikrogeophagus ramirezi. As the name indicates, the Bolivian Ram is found in Bolivia (and Brazil) while its cousin, the ramirezi is found in Venezuela and Colombia.

Can you keep Bolivian rams with angelfish?

Can Bolivian rams live with Angelfish? Yes, the two species can live together in a tank.

How big do Bolivian Ram fish get?

around 3 inches
The typical Bolivian Ram size is around 3 inches in length when fully grown. Males can get slightly larger and reach sizes of about 3.5 inches.

Can you keep two male Bolivian rams together?

Yes, males tend to be more aggressive, but bolivian rams are probably one of the most peaceful of cichlids and without females, they won’t really have much to fight for. A pair of rams would actually work too. They don’t get particularly aggressive when breeding, except towards other cichlids.

Can you keep a single Bolivian Ram?

No problem to have just one (it’s more than one, but less than a whole school, where things get tricky). It might clash with your Gourami for territory, though. Smaller fish (tetras, etc) less of an issue. Both both rams and gouramis can get territorial.

Should Bolivian Rams be kept in pairs?

Keeping Bolivian Rams Together Bolivian Rams are good to keep together in small groups. There is no right or wrong here, they do well both alone, in a pair or in a group. If you want to breed them, get a group of 4-8 then let them pair off and separate the couples.

Can two rams live together?

Re: Keeping Rams together You can, but the ideal is not two but three. Or odd numbers. Two may butt each other constantly, when there’s three (or two and a big wether) they can’t concentrate on just one other and the whole thing calms down.

Can Bolivian Rams be kept alone?

Bolivian Rams are good to keep together in small groups. There is no right or wrong here, they do well both alone, in a pair or in a group. If you want to breed them, get a group of 4-8 then let them pair off and separate the couples.

What is the most peaceful apistogramma?

Apistogramma borellii (Yellow Dwarf Cichlid) Yellow dwarf cichlids are good fun to keep and are an ideal choice for beginners, as they’re peaceful and hardy. You also don’t need a huge tank to keep a pair of these cichlids.

Which is better Mikrogeophagus ramirezi or altispinosus?

An alternative to the Mikrogeophagus ramirezi might be the Mikrogeophagus Altispinosus, which has subtler colouring but has even fun behaviour to watch. The ram is best kept as couples or when kept in a small group a coupe will form. A couple will hold a territory that is quite large in regards to the size of the fish.

Where does the name Mikrogeophagus ramirezi come from?

Meyers and Harry described the Mikrogeophagus ramirezi in 1948. They belong to the Cichlid family. Mikro is Greek and means “small”. Geophagus consist out of 2 sections, Geo in Greek meaning “Earth” and Phagein means “to eat”. Together this means little dirt-eater. Ramirezi was already used before the species was described.

Where does the name altispinosus Geophagus come from?

Mikrogeophagus: from the Greek μικρός (mikrós), meaning ‘small’, and the generic name Geophagus. altispinosus: presumably from the Latin altus, meaning ‘high’, and spinosus, meaning ‘thorny, prickly’. This species is considered endemic to the upper rio Madeira basin in Bolivia and Brazil.

How big does an altispinosus cichlid fish get?

M. altispinosus is a relatively gregarious cichlid and should ideally be maintained in a mixed-sex group of 6-8 or more. Adult males grow larger than females, possess slightly more-extended fins and are more intensely-coloured. This species is a biparental substrate spawner and is best bred in a dedicated set-up with no other fishes present.