Gold Ram Care Guide
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
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Bioload Score
3000
Semi-AggressiveAdvanced
- Max Size
- 7 cm / 2.8"
- Temperature
- 26–30°C (78–86°F)
- pH Range
- 5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that eats small invertebrates, crustaceans, worms, algae and plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small tetras, pencilfish, Corydoras, small peaceful loricariid catfish and other calm South American community fish.
Good to Know
The Gold Ram is a selectively bred colour form of Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, a small cichlid famous for its vivid iridescent blue markings and attentive biparental brood care.
Gender Differences
Males are usually slightly larger with more extended dorsal and anal fins, while females often have a rounder belly and a pinkish abdominal area.
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