{"product_id":"gold-ram-dwarf-ciclid-copy","title":"Bolivian Dwarf Ram","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\"\u003e🐟 Bolivian Dwarf Ram\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"58\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"58\"\u003e(Mikrogeophagus altispinosus)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"117\"\u003e🌎 Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eNative to slow-moving rivers and floodplains in \u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eBolivia and Brazil (Amazon Basin)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"209\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"230\"\u003e📏 Adult Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"238\"\u003e6–8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"243\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"261\"\u003e⏳ Lifespan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"289\"\u003e4–6 years with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"316\"\u003e🧠 Temperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"453\"\u003ePeaceful, intelligent cichlid with loads of personality.\u003cbr data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eGenerally community-friendly but can become mildly territorial when breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eGreat for:\u003cbr data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e✔ Peaceful community aquariums\u003cbr data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e✔ Aquascaped planted tanks\u003cbr data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"530\"\u003e✔ Hobbyists wanting cichlid personality without aggression\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"593\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e🏡 Tank Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80L+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"682\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"692\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate flow, clean stable water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eThey appreciate:\u003cbr data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"816\"\u003e• Fine sand substrate (they sift through sand naturally)\u003cbr data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e• Driftwood \u0026amp; rocks\u003cbr data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"897\"\u003e• Hiding spots\u003cbr data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"914\"\u003e• Plants for security\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e🍽 Diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eOmnivore with a strong preference for protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eFeed a varied diet of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eHigh-quality cichlid pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eFrozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eOccasional live foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eSupplement with veggie-based foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eA varied diet = stronger colours \u0026amp; better health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e👨👩👧 Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eSuitable tank mates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eTetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003ePeaceful rasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eSmall peaceful catfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eAvoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e💕 Breeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eBolivian Rams are substrate spawners.\u003cbr data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eThey form pairs and lay eggs on flat rocks or surfaces.\u003cbr data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eParents are attentive and often guard their fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eBreeding can trigger mild territorial behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e⭐ Why Choose a Bolivian Ram?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eStunning subtle gold, red and blue colouring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003eHardier than German Blue Rams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eGreat beginner-friendly cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eInteractive and curious fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1961\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIf you’re unsure about compatibility or setup, our team is happy to help guide you — we care about the right home, not just the sale. 🐾\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paws \u0026 Claws Manawatu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47316382417132,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/1081\/5980\/files\/36EC33CD-9F0D-42D4-92E2-CE6C8E67223C.jpg?v=1771813257","url":"https:\/\/pawsandclawsmanawatu.co.nz\/products\/gold-ram-dwarf-ciclid-copy","provider":"Paws and Claws Manawatu ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}