Freshwater
Ram cichlid
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
Cichlidae, Cichlinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 3.4 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 4 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swims
- Missing
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Water values
Smallest tank
4 liters23 × 12 × 14 cm · For one fish
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Try other measures in the appNative
Lives wild in Colombia and Venezuela.
Videos
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi Ram Cichlid in their Natural Habitat
MikoljiApr 16, 2007
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi "RED"
Oliver KnottApr 7, 2026
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
Oliver KnottMar 18, 2026
The ram cichlid - Microgeophagus ramirezi #shorts
Oliver KnottApr 20, 2023
Tank mates
More about the species
About the species
Used in behavioral studies. Aquarium keeping: in pairs; minimum aquarium size 60 cm.
Source: FishBase
Other names
Other scientific names
- Apistogramma ramirezi
- Microgeophagus ramirezi
- Papiliochromis ramirezi
- Papilochromis ramirezi
In other languages
- Sommerfuglciklide
- Fjärilsciklid
- Sommerfuglecichlide
- Perhoskirjoahven
- Butterfly cichlid, Dwarf cichlid, Ram, Ramirezi
Articles
All articles
How to set up a South American aquarium4 min read
Soft, acidic water, subdued light, sand, roots and fallen leaves: how to set up a biotope aquarium from the Amazon and the rivers around it.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
Ich (white spot)4 min read
The most common disease in aquarium fish. How to recognize it, why it shows up, and how to get rid of it.