Microgeophagus altispinosus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Microgeophagus
gptkbp:age 6-12 months
gptkbp:average_temperature 24-28° C
gptkbp:behavior peaceful
territorial during breeding
gptkbp:breeding_season requires soft water
forms pairs
egg layer
spawns every few weeks
gptkbp:care_instructions requires infusoria
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color blue and yellow
iridescent spots
gptkbp:common_name Bolivian ram
gptkbp:conservation_status not evaluated
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:difficulty soft to moderately hard
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Amazon_River_basin
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkbp:first_described_by by Kullander in 1980
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2-3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 20 gallons
planted tank recommended
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Microgeophagus
gptkbp:growth_rate slow
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Microgeophagus altispinosus
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:level 6.0-7.5
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years
gptkbp:lighting moderate to low
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Microgeophagus_ramirezi
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Microgeophagus_altispinosus
gptkbp:size up to 3 inches
gptkbp:social_structure forms small groups
gptkbp:tank_mates compatible with other peaceful fish
gptkbp:traded_on community tank
requires hiding spots
gptkbp:water_resistance weekly 20%