Buyer question
Are Ram cichlid freshwater fish good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Ram cichlid freshwater fish 2 out of 5 for beginners (not a first cichlid).
Source: the Ram cichlid freshwater fish page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Ram cichlid freshwater fish in the Animal Library
The detail
Ram cichlids are small, colorful dwarf cichlids from the Orinoco basin of Venezuela and Colombia. They are peaceful and beautiful, but sensitive to water quality and heat requirements, so they suit keepers with stable tanks.
- Best fit
- Keepers with mature tanks
- Hardiness
- 2 out of 5 (Sensitive)
What to weigh
Rams need warm, stable water around 80 to 86°F, and mass-bred strains can be less hardy. They are short-lived for cichlids.