Family - Cichlidae

Scientific Name - Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Common Name - Ram or Blue Ram

Distribution/Location - Rio Orinoco River System in Colombia & Venezuela

Water Parameters - pH 6.0-7.0

Temperature - 76-86 F

Size - Males: 2.75" Females: 2"

Breeding - Open brooder, spawns on flat surfaces such as driftwood, rocks, plants & even the tank glass

Personal Remarks - Requires soft warm water. Very beautiful species but not a good canidate for the beginning aquarists starting with dwarf cichlids.

Additional Remarks - Mikrogeophagus altispinosa is a related species which is easier to keep.