Hi GUys, just jumping in here.
DO NOT put any coral or hardening agents in a tank for any south American Cichlids, Bolivians and other Cichlids like there water acidic and coral etc will make it alkaline.
I have 4 pairs of Bolivian Rams in a 650 litre tank with my Discus, but this tank has many territories made up by bogwood and heavy planting. The water has a PH of 6.5 and a dGH of 5, so the water you have Nayfee should be perfect as it is without any additional buffering or use of RO. All you will need to do is the usual dechlorination and warm the water prior to putting into tank. Bolivians in comparison to German Blue Rams are fairly easy to keep, but still need the water to be kept absolutely stable, so you need to make sure you that your water does not have any spikes or troughs in PH, and Hardness. Also water changes must be carried out without fail as Bolivians like all other Rams are susceptible to any rise in Ammonia or other toxins of the smallest amounts.
In your tank I would put one pair of Bolivians and just for added attraction add 6 neons and leave it at that. You will need to plant it up with false or real plants, one area quite thickly, as Bolivians like privacy and cover, also add something that can be used as a cave in with the heavy planted area, this is where they will attempt to spawn, but dont hold your breath as Bolivians aren't that easy to breed. A small piece of bogwood would also be beneficial as this will also act as a hidy-hole if positioned nicely.
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