Family: Cichlidae
A peaceful omnivore cichlidae from Venezuela, Colombia — moderate care.
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi is a Cichlidae. In the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 2.9–4.2 cm of adult fish at 27–30 °C. Related profiles: Mikrogeophagus altispinosus.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful. Solitary, pairs or small groups.
Hold 27–30 °C and keep it stable — 27–30 °C recorded range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.
Adults reach 2.9–4.2 cm; it is bottom; rests and forages low. Plan for at least 42 litres.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Peaceful — pair it with Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs and skip Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Its home waters are 东亚淡水水系 — clear streams, rivers and still waters, with moderate flow.
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.