Ram Cichlid
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| Common name | Ram cichlid, Butterfly cichlid, Blue Ram, German Ram |
| Scientific name | Microgeophagus ramirezi |
| Synonyms | Papiliochromis ramirezi |
| Size | Up to 3" (7.5cm), but often smaller. |
| Origin | S. America: Colombia, Venezuela |
| Tank setup | Planted tank, with good water quality. |
| Compatibility | A very peaceful cichlid, which may be bullied by aggressive tankmates. They may however, show some aggression when spawning. |
| Temperature | 22-26oC (72-79oF) |
| Water chemistry | Fairly soft, pH around neutral to slightly acidic. |
| Feeding | Omnivorous: live, frozen and flake foods |
| Sexing | Males are generally larger and have elongated rays at the front of the dorsal fin.
Females are smaller with a more rounded body shape, and have a pinkish area on the stomach |
| Breeding | Eggs are laid in hollows or on flat rocks. Both parents will
guard the eggs and fry. |
