Ram Cichlids and other Apistogramma Dwarf Cichlids

Name

Grows to:

Temp Range

 Number to Buy

Hardiness:

Apistogramma cacatuoides

2.3"

 75-80

2 or more

B

Agassizii Cichlid
Apistogramma agassizii

 2" 75-80 2 or more B

Ram Cichlid
:  Apistogramma ramiezi

 2.5" 75-82 2 or more B

General:  Apistogramma is a genus of dwarf cichlids from South America.  Most are small peaceful fish. 

Comptatibility and tank-mates:   They are shy and peaceful fish They do best in tanks with other dwarf cichlids.  Schools of tetras or ram cichlids make suitable tank mates.

Tank Conditions:   Provide rocks, plants and hiding spots.  Keep water warm and slightly acidic (6.4-6.8).  An ideal setup would contain plants, driftwood,  and cave hideaways.    These fish are suitable for small tanks 6-15 gallon.   Keep pH 6.5- 7.0

Ram Cichlids:  These fish are the most common apistrogramma cichlids.  They come a a few different aquarium bred color varieties.  Males are more colorful.

Tank Suggestion:  Try a 6 or 12 gallon Marineland Eclipse Tank.  These tanks have a built-in filter and have a strong enough light to grow some live plants.  Decorate with plants, shale rocks, driftwood.  You can keep 4 or 5 cichlids, some corydoras catfish, and a few other fish.

Diet:  Feed flakes, shrimp, bloodworms.  They will accept a variety of foods.  They have small mouths and bite size micro foods.   Feed 2-3 times a day.


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