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Bolivian Butterfly Ram in a planted tank, showing the pale gold body and the elongated first dorsal ray.

Bolivian Butterfly Ramirezi (M/L)

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Hardy and colourful dwarf cichlid. More adaptable than the German Blue Ram.

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About this product

The Bolivian Butterfly Ram is a dwarf cichlid from the South American blackwater tributaries of the Rio Guapore. It is a different species to the Ramirezi rams, and is generally the easier of the two to keep.

Bolivian Rams are peaceful, hardy and tolerant of a wider range of temperature and hardness than German Blue Rams, which makes them a good choice for a planted community aquarium. They are recognised by the elongated first ray of the dorsal fin.

Note: the photograph is a representative image of the species. Individual fish vary in colouration and pattern.

Full care requirements are in the Care Guide tab.

Specifications
Weight0,35 kg
Dimensions20 × 12 × 12 cm
Size

M/L

Care Guide
DifficultyBeginner
Temperature22-26 C
pH6.5-7.5
GH5-12 dGH
KH3-8 dKH
TDS100-200 ppm
Min Tank Size80+ litres
DietOmnivorous — quality micro-pellets, flakes and frozen foods like bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia. Feed small meals 2-3 times daily.
CompatibilityPeaceful dwarf cichlid, hardier than the German Blue Ram. Keep as a pair in a planted community tank with small tetras, rasboras, Corydoras and dwarf shrimp.
SetupWell-planted tank with driftwood, rocks and open swimming areas. Gentle to moderate filtration. Slightly cooler temperatures than other rams.
Care LevelWeekly 20-25% partial water changes. Hardier than German Blue Rams but still needs stable water. Quarantine new fish.
Scientific NameMicrogeophagus altispinosus
TemperamentPeaceful and hardier than the German Blue Ram, though often shy in a new tank and needs time to settle.
Max Size7-8 cm (2.75-3 in)
Lifespan5-7 years in captivity
GroupingPeaceful with its own kind. A pair, or a small group of three or more, works well in a community tank.
AvoidBoisterous tankmates and fin-nippers. Avoid keeping with slow, long-finned fish.
PlantsWell-planted tank with driftwood, rocks and open swimming areas. Appreciates caves and leaf litter.
DimorphismMales are more intensely coloured with a longer first dorsal ray and more pointed fins; females are plumper and paler.
BreedingCave-spawning pair. Provide a sheltered cave; both parents brood inside it and are dedicated parents.

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