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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 spot. There are four other stripes that are often very faint. The fins are equally colourful with the dorsal and caudal fin ending in bright shades of red. The anal and pelvic fins also have similar edges while also having iridescent blue spots that give this fish a striking appearance especially under subdued lighting. The males are slightly larger and more colourful than the females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament\u003c\/b\u003e The Bolivian Ram is a rather docile species by cichlid standards. It is not however recommended for all types of community aquariums. This is not due to its aggression. It will occasionally charge at other fish but will rarely bite or attack. It is more of a scare tactic. The reason it doesn’t do well in most community aquariums is because it is a poor competitor when feeding. So, when housed with more active fish, it will get outcompeted and can starve as a result. Fishes similar to it that don’t go after food aggressively are well suited to community life with the Bolivian Ram. It is a social cichlid and does well in groups of about 6-8 of its own kind. The group must have a mixture of males and females. They generally form breeding pairs and stay faithful to their partners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare\u003c\/b\u003e The Bolivian Ram is a rather hardy species. 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They prefer slightly acidic water and while they can tolerate pH levels between 6.0 and 7.5, they do well when the pH is around 6.5. It also prefers water that soft to moderately hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting and tank setup\u003c\/b\u003e Their natural habitat consists of dense vegetation separated by open spaces and that is what should be replicated in the aquarium. The Bolivian Ram thrives in aquariums that are planted heavily with open spaces. Bogwood also helps as these fish love to hide. The lighting works best when it is subdued. A very bright light will force the fish to hide all the time while also washing out its brilliant colours. A subdues light works better in bringing its colours out while also making the fish feel at home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTankmates\u003c\/b\u003e Everything from Corydoras to peaceful tetras are perfect tankmates for the Bolivian Ram. Schooling fishes especially make them feel at home. This is because the Bolivian Ram will instinctively know that the presence of schooling fish means that there are no predators nearby. They come out and are generally more relaxed and comfortable. They should not be housed with territorial fishes or aggressive feeders. Fin-nippers should also be avoided as the long flowing fins of the Bolivian Ram can be seen as a tasty treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiet\u003c\/b\u003e The Bolivian Ram has a rather unique way of feeding. In its natural habitat, it sifts through the substrate and filters it out through its gills to get its food. While captive bred Bolivian Rams will readily accept most food, they do best when fed live food. If pellets are used then they should be of the sinking type as the Bolivian Ram does not like coming to the surface for its food. Wild caught Bolivian Rams will initially refuse pellets and flakes but with time even they will start accepting these types of food. This sifting-through-the-substrate behaviour is what necessitates a soft substrate at the fish can choke on small pieces of gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreeding\u003c\/b\u003e There is no specific trigger for the Bolivian Ram to breed. If a breeding pair is not available then it is best to start with young fish and allow them to form pairs. Once that happens, a dedicated tank is the best way to breed them properly. As long as they are fed properly and the water parameters are maintained correctly, it will breed. They prefer flat pieces of rock to lay their eggs on but anything from driftwood to the aquarium glass itself can be utilised for this purpose. Fishes that are breeding for the first time may eat their eggs out of inexperience but they will get the hang of it after a couple of times. Once the eggs hatch which happens in about 2-3 days, they stay immobile for another 5-8 days. 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They stay predominantly near the bottom so care should be taken to ensure that they receive enough food, especially if they are housed with larger more voracious tank mates. They like to hide in caves and so plenty of hidey holes is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTanks Mates and Compatibility - \u003c\/strong\u003eThey are a great community fish so, providing the tank is passive, they will fit in perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding - \u003c\/strong\u003eThey are definitely not fussy and are a true omnivore. Live or frozen food is ideal if conditioning them for breeding is a priority. 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They stay predominantly near the bottom so care should be taken to ensure that they receive enough food, especially if they are housed with larger more voracious tank mates. They like to hide in caves and so plenty of hidey holes is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTanks Mates and Compatibility - \u003c\/b\u003eThey are a great community fish so, providing the tank is passive, they will fit in perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeding - \u003c\/b\u003eThey are definitely not fussy and are a true omnivore. Live or frozen food is ideal if conditioning them for breeding is a priority. 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