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Bolivian ram

Mikrogeophagus altispinosus

What it needs

Grows to
8 cm
Smallest sensible tank
110 L, at least 75 cm long
Temperature
22 to 28 °C
pH
6 to 7.5
Hardness
3 to 15 dGH
Kept in
ones or pairs
Temperament
peaceful
Eats
omnivore
Swims
near the bottom
How hard
easy

These are the figures the stocking advice is built on. Make a room and it will tell you whether bolivian ram fit the tank you have.