Balloon Rams 2.5-3cm

Ramirezi Mikrogeophagus   How hard are they to keep? We would class this fish as a moderate care level. What is its maximum size? 6cm Where are they from? Ramirezi originate from the Orinoco River in Venezuela and Columbia. How many can I keep? Best kept as a minimum of one pair. Once adults pair off they usually stay faithful to each other. What are the ideal water conditions? Ideal conditions are acidic to neutral, soft to medium water. Rams like plenty of hiding places between roots,stones or plants. Although all the fish available are farm bred they will do better in soft acidic water and should only be added to a mature set-up. What do you feed them? Best to feed a variety of foods. Feed a varied diet of frozen, freeze dried, flake and cichlid pellets. How compatible is it with other fish? A peaceful community fish.