Ram cichlid
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
Cichlidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
27-30 °C
pH
5-6
Size
4.2 cm
Lifespan
3 years
Min tank60 L
Price$$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
OriginSouth America
Shrimp-safeNo
Care guide
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi requires a tank size of at least 60L with temperatures between 27.0-30.0°C and pH levels between 5.0-6.0.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (11)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Banded cichlid Heros severus var. Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Biajaca Nandopsis tetracanthus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Blue acara Andinoacara pulcher var. Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Bluegray mbuna Melanochromis johannii Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Chessboard cichlid Dicrossus filamentosus Caution | Caution | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress Open pair in Compare → |
| Cockatoo cichlid Apistogramma cacatuoides Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Convict cichlid Amatitlania nigrofasciata Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Demon eartheater Satanoperca jurupari Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Blue streak hap Labidochromis caeruleus Avoid | Avoid | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping temperature ranges cannot coexist · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Bolivian Ram Mikrogeophagus altispinosus Avoid | Avoid | Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping temperature ranges cannot coexist · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Fasciatus Shell Dweller Altolamprologus fasciatus Avoid | Avoid | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Multiple territorial species in the same swim layer cause stress · Species with non-overlapping temperature ranges cannot coexist · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
1 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Agassiz's dwarf cichlid Apistogramma agassizii Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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