Aquarist Species: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
Aquarist: benjamin.schleich
Species Profile: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
Common Name: Ram cichlid
Description: A long time popular cichlid native to the Orinoco River basin in Colombia and Venezuela. Many line-bred variants are found in the hobby including 'blue', 'gold', and various long-fin and body shape strains.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: South America
Distribution: Orinoco River Basin in Columbia and Venezuela
Aquarist Notes
Photo of aquarist's species:
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Line Traits: Black Knight
Year Acquired: 2026
Acquired at Jersey Shore Aquarium Society Annual Auction.
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes