Bolivian Rams at Wirral Aquatics
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Bolivian Rams at Wirral Aquatics

Bolivian Ram

Wirral Aquatics
Price:
£13.95
Stock:
Sold out

Pickup currently unavailable at Wirral Aquatics Ltd

Description

Bolivian Rams hail from the Amazon River Basin in Brazil and Bolivia. Growing up to 10cm in length, these dwarf cichlids are renowned for their bright yellow, red and turquoise hues as they reach adulthood. Bolivian Rams are a popular choice since they are hardy and fairly peaceful cichlids.

Best kept in a female – male pair or groups of 5 or more. A pair of Bolivian Rams require an 80 litre+ aquarium whilst a group will require 200litres+ with more females to males to reduce territorial aggression.

Bolivian Rams are great little sifters of sand as they search for food. Consider a fine substate that enables them to do this safely. To mimic their natural habitat and create lots of hiding spots, add bogwood caves and plants to your aquarium.

At Wirral Aquatics we feed our Bolivian rams EBO Pro soft artemia, mussel sticks and insect meal. We also feed live foods including brine shrimp, blood worm and daphnia.

Tank compatibility & care

Temperature
24–28 °C
pH
6–7.5
Hardness
18–179 ppm
Adult size
80 mm
Min. tank
120 L
Type
Fish
Temperament
Aggressive
Diet
Omnivore

Compatible tank mates

Hand-picked from the species we stock
Bolivian Ram tankmate overlap
Rummy nose tetra
Rummy nose tetra
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 268
24–27 °CpH 5.5–736–268 ppm
Albino Cory
Albino Cory
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 268
21–27 °CpH 6–836–268 ppm
Peppered cory
Peppered cory
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 268
18–26 °CpH 6–7214–214 ppm
Leopard frog plec
Leopard frog plec
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 268
24–30 °CpH 6.5–7.5107–178 ppm
Red lizard whiptail
Red lizard whiptail
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 268
24–29 °CpH 6–7.536–268 ppm
Cardinal tetra
Cardinal tetra
Out of stock
Temp °C 18 30
pH 3.5 8
GH ppm 18 268
23–29 °CpH 3.5–7.518–215 ppm
Every aquarium is different. These are a guide based on water chemistry, adult size and temperament. Individual fish have their own personalities. Introduce new tank mates gradually, keep groups at the right numbers, and watch how everyone settles in. Ask our team if you'd like advice for your setup.

Ordering livestock

We strive to ensure that we honour all orders placed online. However, we are a small, busy shop and tracking livestock inventory can be challenging. If we are unable to fulfil your order, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss options so that you can decide how you would like to proceed.

If livestock are appearing out of stock on our website, it does not necessarily mean that they are not available in store. If there is something that you are looking for, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss what is possible.

If you would like to view footage of the particular fish that you are looking to purchase, please contact us and we will send footage as per your request.