Buyer question
How long do Ram cichlid freshwater fish live?
Our Animal Library gives the Ram cichlid freshwater fish a lifespan of 2–4 years.
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.
- Hardiness
- 2 out of 5 (Sensitive)
- Origin
- Venezuela and Colombia
- Best fit
- Keepers with mature tanks
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.