Balloon Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)

Familia: Cichlidae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y omnívoro, de la familia de los cíclidos, originario de Venezuela, Colombia. Cuidado cuidado moderado.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 27–30 °C
pH: 5–6
Dureza GH: 5–12 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 2.9–4.2 cm
Tanque mínimo: 42 L
Capa de nado: Bottom; rests and forages low
Dificultad: Moderada
Temperamento: Peaceful
Origen: 东亚淡水水系

Descripción de la especie

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.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente: Moderate flow
Oxígeno disuelto: Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato: Fine sand
Decoración dura: Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas: Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad: Solitary, pairs or small groups
Dieta: Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con: Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual: Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría: Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Balloon Ram?

Dificultad: moderada. Peaceful.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Balloon Ram?

Mantén el agua a 27–30 °C. 27–30 °C recorded range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Balloon Ram y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 2.9–4.2 cm; es bottom; rests and forages low. Acuario mínimo de 42 L.

¿Qué come Balloon Ram?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Balloon Ram con otros peces?

Peaceful; Solitary, pairs or small groups. Buenos compañeros: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario Balloon Ram?

Su hábitat natural es 东亚淡水水系, en clear streams, rivers and still waters.

¿Cómo se reproduce Balloon Ram?

Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.