Black Ram
Rams are a peaceful, but delicate dwarf cichlid species that are recommended for experienced aquarists. They are best maintained as a male-female pair in a peaceful community setting with lots of plants and caves. They must only be kept in softwater aquaria, and should not be housed with any aggressive species which may bully them.
| Synonyms | Apistogramma ramirezi, Papiliochromis ramirezi |
| Distribution | Orinoco River basin, Venezuela and Colombia. |
| Maximum Size | 7cm |
| Temperature | 25-30°C |
| Water Parameters | Soft and acidic. pH: 5.0-7.0, dH: up to 8 degrees. |
| Compatibility | Community |
| Lighting | No special requirements |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Males larger with more extended finnage. Females show pronounced blue spangling around the midlateral black spot with a more round and pink coloured belly when in spawning condition. |
| Feeding | Flake, granules and frozen foods |
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