Rams
Microgeophagus ramirezi
Native Region: Rio Apure and Rio Meta in
Columbia-Venezuela border region
Temperament: Usually peaceful, but as with
all cichlids become territorial during breeding
Feeding: Easy. Will accept flake
foods, thawed frozen adult brine shrimp, newly hatched brine shrimp nauplii and
bloodworms.
Temperature Range: 74-80°F.
pH: 6.8 -7.4
DH: 7
Size: Up to 2 3/4 inches.
Sexing: Male's dorsal fin is much longer than the female's.
Females are smaller and have a reddish-brown
shade on the abdomen
Breeding
Rams and Raising Fry
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This page was last updated on
05/10/07.
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