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<b>Common Names:</b> Bolivian Ram, Butterfly Ram, Red Ram
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Microgeophagus altispinosa</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Cichlidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.5-7.5 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 72-79°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 0-10 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 4 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 3 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 30g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> Peat should be added to the water. The female will lay up to 200 eggs on stones and occasionally, in depressions. Both the male and female share the rearing of the fry, and it has been reported that they will take them into their mouths to protect them like a mouth brooder.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Peaceful
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Compatible with all other peaceful fish
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Dense plant groups and plenty of open swimming space. The Bolivian Ram also requires a few caves in which to hide in and stones to spawn on.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Bolivia, Brazil, South America
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