German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
Cichlidae
About
The German blue ram is a jewel-like dwarf cichlid glowing with electric blue speckling, golden highlights and bold black markings. Native to the warm, soft, acidic waters of the Venezuelan and Colombian llanos, it is a peaceful, intelligent fish that forms devoted breeding pairs. Its beauty comes with sensitivity: it demands warm, pristine, stable water and is intolerant of nitrates, making it a poor beginner fish despite its popularity.
Care
Keep in warm (27-29°C), soft, acidic water with impeccable quality and gentle flow. Best as a pair in a mature, quiet tank; sensitive to nitrates, chills and unstable parameters.
Diet
Omnivore; feed small frozen and live foods plus quality micro-pellets. A deliberate feeder that dislikes competition from fast tankmates.
Tankmate compatibility
Gets along with (17)
Possible with care (53)
Avoid (39)
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