Mikrogeophagus altispinosus (Bolivian Ram)
Photo by Chris Walker 
Family: Cichlidae
Scientific name: Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
Common name: Bolivian Ram
Synonyms: Microgeophagus altispinosus, Crenicara altispinosa, Papiliochromis altispinosus, Bolivian Butterfly, Ruby Cichlid, Ruby Clown Cichlid
Origin: South America: Bolivia and Brazil. Amazon River basin, the Rio Guapore and the Rio Mamore.
Adult size: 8cm
Lifespan: 5 years
Sex: Adult females are more rounded than males. Males have longer fin tips.
Minimum aquarium size: 80cm
Aquarium decor: Plants, rocks, driftwood
Temperature: 22-26°C
Water chemistry: pH 6-7.5. Hardness 7-14°dGH
Diet: Omnivore; Live, frozen, flake, tablet
Swimming level: All
Compatibility: Peaceful community fish that can be kept other peaceful dwarf cichlids and non-cichlids.
Comments: Need hiding places such as caves or dense plant groups.
