Balloon Ramirezi
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Scientific Name: papiliochromis ramirezi Price: Upon Request Origin: Venezuela, Colombia Family: Cichlidae NOT AVAILABLE NOW |
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Other Names: Ram Cichlid, Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, Microgeophagus ramirezi, Apistogramma ramerizi, Papiliochromis ramirezi |
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Technical Info
Temperature: 24 - 28 ℃
pH: 6.5 - 7
GH: 5 - 8
Max size: 5 cm
Min Tank size: 40 Ltr
Position in Aqua: No special swimming level
Description
Peaceful dwarfcichlid that can be kept in a community aquarium together with other small peaceful fishes. The aquarium should be set up with stones, driftwood and roots, and on the sides and background densely planted, because they need hiding places. They are sensitive to changes in water chemistry. A regular small changing of the water ( 2 times a week) is necessary.
Food
The feeding of these fish is easy. Flakes, frozen and live-food are accepted.
Breeding
Breeding is in soft acidic water not very difficult. Up to 200 eggs are laid on a flat stone or in a cave. Both parents take care of the fry. The eggs hatch in 2-5 days and 4-6 days later the young are swimming free. You can feed them with baby brine shrimp.
Compatible with
Black Phantom Tetra, Cardinal Tetra, Discus, Dwarf Gourami, Glowlight Tetra, Neon Tetra, Rainbows, Synodontis Catfish
Note
Easily spooked; place tank in an area with little or no traffic. Provide tank background—painted a dark color or given a scenic background.