Bolivian ram size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 8 cm. Record sizes among the 189 Cichlidae species on LumaReef: 3 cm (Viejita Dwarf Cichlid) to 80 cm (Giant Tanganyika Cichlid).

Bolivian ram tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 90 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.

Bolivian ram water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 2–12 °dGH. Close to what most Cichlidae on LumaReef need (23–28 °C).

Bolivian ram tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 80 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Molly, Congo tetra, and Dwarf gourami.

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Bolivian ram

Mikrogeophagus altispinosus

It takes sand in its mouth and sifts it out the gills, hopping along low.

The Bolivian ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. Adults grow to about 8 cm. In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 90 cm long and water at 23–28 °C.

Size: 8 cm
Smallest tank: 90 cm
Temperature: 23–28 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature23–28 °C

pH6.0–7.5

Hardness2–12 °dGH

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Bottom
Group: Lives on its own
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litres25 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres42 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres92 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres171 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres205 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along80 species

and 56 more species

Caution10 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Not together9 species

Aggressive with peaceful

Water temperatures do not overlap

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCichliformes
FamilyCichlidae
GenusMikrogeophagus
SpeciesMikrogeophagus altispinosus
Described byHaseman, 1911

In other languages

English: Bolivian Ram Cichlid
Spanish: Cíclido Mariposa Coronado
Russian: Микрогеофагус Альтиспиноза

Quick answers

Bolivian ram size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 8 cm. Record sizes among the 189 Cichlidae species on LumaReef: 3 cm (Viejita Dwarf Cichlid) to 80 cm (Giant Tanganyika Cichlid).
Bolivian ram tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 90 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.
Bolivian ram water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–28 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 2–12 °dGH. Close to what most Cichlidae on LumaReef need (23–28 °C).
Bolivian ram tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 80 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Molly, Congo tetra, and Dwarf gourami.
Bolivian ram: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Bolivian ram and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.