Golden Ram Care Guide
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
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Bioload Score
2000
PeacefulModerate
- 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
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that eats small invertebrates, crustaceans, worms, algae and plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful tetras, pencilfish, Corydoras, small peaceful loricariids and other non-aggressive South American community fish.
Good to Know
The Golden Ram is a selectively bred colour form of Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, a species named from the Greek words for “small earth-eater.”
Gender Differences
Males are usually larger with more elongated dorsal-fin rays, while females tend to be shorter-bodied with a pinkish belly and a more rounded form.
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