The bolivian ram mikrogeophagus altispinosus is a new world cichlid that is popular in the aquarium trade due to its vibrant colours and relatively docile nature. They are often sold as community tank fishes but they need certain specific conditions to thrive. They can also be slightly aggressive though not as aggressive as some african cichlids.. Origin:. It is endemic or found exclusively in the upper rio madeira basin in bolivia and brazil. Not much is known about the exact habitat of the bolivian ram but it is thought that they inhabit shallow waters with areas of dense vegetation and open spaces of gentle flowing water. They also like areas with flat rocks and natural caves during the breeding season. Their natural habitat consists of mostly sandy bottoms with a scattering of clean flat rocks. Almost 400 different fish species occupy these same habitats and the bolivian ram is used to being around other fish provided there is enough space to hide and swim.. Size & appearance:. This isn’t a particularly large fish with adult males reaching a maximum length of 8 cm or 3.1 Inches. It resembles other american cichlids in body shape. It is quite the colourful cichlid with the front half a brilliant hue of yellow that fades to an olive green shade towards the rear. It has multiple vertical striations on its body with a thick band running from the top of its eyes to the bottom of its face being the prominent one. The third stripe is short and thick and almost appears like a...
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