Balloon Belly Ram Care Guide
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
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Bioload Score
4000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 6 cm / 2.36"
- Temperature
- 26–29°C (78–85°F)
- pH Range
- 5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 60L (16 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivorous feeder that accepts small live, frozen and sinking prepared foods, with plant matter forming a minor part of its diet.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small tetras, pencilfish, Corydoras and other calm South American community fish that tolerate warm water.
Good to Know
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi is named in honour of Manuel Vicente Ramírez, and the Balloon Belly Ram is a selectively bred form with an exaggerated compact body shape.
Gender Differences
Males are usually larger with more extended dorsal-fin rays, while females often have a fuller abdomen and a more noticeable pink or violet belly.
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