Gold Ram

Common Name
Gold Ram
Other Common Names
Butterfly Cichlid
Scientific Name
Apistogramma ramirezi species
Family
Cichlidae
Community
Semi-Aggressive
Class
Cichlids
Temperature
78ºF
Swimming Range
Middle-Bottom
Adult Length
3 inches
Feeding Habits
Live blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Freeze dried and flake foods accepted on occasion.
Compatibility
Peaceful with the same sized fish, but may eat the smaller fish.
Habitat
Columbia-Venezuela: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood.
Breeding
The male has a longer dorsal fin than the female. During spawning 150-200 eggs can be produced.
Additional Comments
They have a short life span which averages 2-3 years. The Ram is sensitive to chemicals in the water, low oxygen levels, nitrites and changes in their environment.