What temperature does Ramirez' Dwarf Cichlid gold l.f. (Papiliochromis ramirezi gold l. f.) need?

FishBase gives a range of 27–30 °C for this species.

Is Ramirez' Dwarf Cichlid gold l.f. (Papiliochromis ramirezi gold l. f.) guaranteed to arrive alive?

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Ramirez' Dwarf Cichlid gold l.f.

Care at a Glance

Scientific Name

Papiliochromis ramirezi

Max Adult Size

up to 4.2 cm

Temperature

27–30°C

pH Range

5–6

Hardness

5–12 dGH

Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.

Papiliochromis ramirezi

Ramirez' Dwarf Cichlid gold l.f. (Papiliochromis ramirezi gold l. f.)

Name: Ramirez' Dwarf Cichlid gold l.f. (Papiliochromis ramirezi gold l. f.)
Brand: Tropical Fish Co
SKU: N784
Price: 21.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

£21.99

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Ramirez' Dwarf Cichlid gold l.f.

Care at a Glance

Scientific Name

Papiliochromis ramirezi

Max Adult Size

up to 4.2 cm

Temperature

27–30°C

pH Range

5–6

Hardness

5–12 dGH

Full Care Guide

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Water Parameters

Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors

Temperature

27–30°C

27°CIdeal30°C

pH Level

5–6

5Ideal6

Water Hardness

5–12 dGH

5 dGHIdeal12 dGH

Ramirez' Dwarf Cichlid gold l.f. (Papiliochromis ramirezi gold l. f.) is a cichlid in the family Cichlidae, supplied as live aquarium stock in the UK. The maximum recorded length is 4.2 cm (FishBase).

Water and habitat

In the wild it is a freshwater benthopelagic species. FishBase gives a water temperature range of 27–30 °C, a pH range of 5–6 and hardness of 5–12 dGH. Plan the aquarium around the adult length of 4.2 cm, not the size supplied.

Species facts

Maximum length: 4.2 cm (FishBase)
Temperature: 27–30 °C (FishBase)
pH: 5–6 (FishBase)
Hardness: 5–12 dGH (FishBase)
Environment: Freshwater, benthopelagic
Family: Cichlidae
IUCN Red List: Least Concern

What you receive

Live Ramirez' Dwarf Cichlid gold l.f. (Papiliochromis ramirezi gold l. f.). Every order is expert-packed and sent by tracked UK delivery with our live arrival guarantee.