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Mikrogeophagus
Mikrogeophagus includes Ram Cichlids, small and colourful South American cichlids popular in planted aquariums.
1 species indexed
What is Mikrogeophagus?
Mikrogeophagus is a genus of dwarf cichlids known for their bright colours and relatively peaceful behaviour compared to larger cichlids.
Typical habitat and water envelope
Native to warm, slow-moving waters in Venezuela and Colombia with soft, slightly acidic conditions.
| Temperature (typical) | 26 to 30 C |
| pH (typical) | 5.5 to 7 |
| Hardness band (typical) | very_soft to soft |
| Flow (typical) | low |
Informational only: compatibility logic remains species-level.
Compare species in Mikrogeophagus
1 species shown
| Name | Size | Temperament |
|---|---|---|
 Ram Mikrogeophagus ramirezi | 7.0 | peaceful |
| Species | Size (cm) | Temp (C) | pH | Hardness | Flow | Temperament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ram Mikrogeophagus ramirezi | 7.0 | 26.0 to 30.0 C | 5.5 to 7.0 | very soft to soft | low | peaceful |