RAM Species

[ScubaSteve]

What kind of different types of Ram cichlids are there ?

I've seen the blue, bolivian, golden and red.

Am I missing any???

 

[wayne at home]

3 rams - ramirezei =blue and golden.
altispinosa =bolivian

reds I don't know, I guess they're ramirezei

3rd species is a thing I've only seen one picture of , like a blur ram with a big cheek spot, from bolivia, only imported once so far

 

[ScubaSteve]

I'm interested in small dwarf cichlids that max out at about 3-4 inches.

Any other species besides Rams and Kribs that are colorful and peaceful?

 

[amishfignewton]

peaceful and cichlid usually don't go in the same sentence. Try some Pacus,

 

[fishboy]

Try Apistogramma Cacatouides. They are hardy, relatively easy to breed, have great color, and are somewhat peaceful towards other fish. They like a temp around 79 with a ph of about 6.8 however i keep mine in 8.3 and they do well. Need atleast a 10 gallon tank, a larger tank may be needed depending on his temperment. They should have tetras, and other fish to make them feel safe aswell as some caves to hide and spawn in. They eat about everything ranging from frozen bloodworms, frozen brineshrimp to dry pellets and flakes. The seem to love lots of bloodworms, which seems to get them in the mood to spawn. Should have a fairly planted and stable tank. They also come in a few color morphs, such as Orange flash, and Triple red. Personally i like the orange flash better because usually they are cheaper and the males have a nice orange tail and blueish fins. Great fish to have for a community tank.


PS. I wouldn't recommend pacus, they will get huge!
Good luck,
Daniel

 

[fishboy]

Here is my male:

 

[ScubaSteve]

Thanks for the help FishBoy.

Thats a beautiful Apistogramma Cacatouides. It great to see it be able to get along with neons.

Just an observation from looking at that pic is that fish ever got to ticked off, he could definetly fit one of those neons in his mouth.

 

[fishboy]

Yah, i am surprised really he hasn't eaten them yet. Although i have moved him with a discus now. I dunno he never really noticed the neons, he just knew that if they were their that it was good to come out.

Good luck,
Daniel