Care and Maintenance

  Written by Blair Stacey and Ruurd Koop for www.cichlid-forum.com

Background:

  * Family - Dwarf Cichlid

  * Scientific name - Mikrogeophagus altispinosa

  * Common names - Bolivian Ram

  * Country of origin - Throughout the river basins of Bolivia - Brazil

  * Rivers of origin - Rio Mamoré, Rio Guaporé, Rio Quizer, and Igarape

  * PH: 6 - 7.8

  * KH: 2 - 4

  * GH: 5 - 12

  * Temp: 72 to 79F (22 - 26C)

Natural habitat:

Mikrogeophagus altispinosa is a riverine fish that prefers shallow water. Common habitats include slower moving water that is created by dense vegetation and fallen trees. Due to the density of the vegetation their natural habitat is shaded, with plenty of hiding places and territorial markers.