Hardier cousin of the German Blue Ram, with gold-and-grey tones and a peaceful temperament.

• Scientific name: Mikrogeophagus altispinosus
• Adult size: about 8 cm
• Temperature: 22–27 °C
• Water: pH 6.0–7.5
• Minimum tank size: 80 litres
• Temperament: peaceful community animal
• Diet: omnivore
• Care level: easy

Supplied in oxygenated bags. Please acclimatise slowly using the drip or floating-bag method for 30–45 minutes before release.