{"product_id":"electric-blue-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi","title":"Electric Blue Ram – Mikrogeophagus ramirezi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric Blue Rams (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric Blue Rams, Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, are a bright captive-bred colour form of the popular Ram Cichlid, selected for intense metallic blue colouration across the body and fins. Also known as Electric Blue German Rams, Blue Rams or Ramirezi Cichlids, they are peaceful dwarf cichlids with excellent display value in mature planted aquariums. They are beautiful and relatively small, but they should not be treated as hardy beginner fish, as Rams need warm, stable, very clean water and calm tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElectric Blue Ram, Electric Blue German Ram, Blue Ram, German Blue Ram, Ram Cichlid, Ramirezi Cichlid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003cbr\u003eCaptive-bred Electric Blue colour form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually around 4–5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Electric Blue form is captive-bred and does not occur as a natural wild population. Wild Mikrogeophagus ramirezi is native to the Orinoco River basin in the llanos of Venezuela and Colombia. It naturally inhabits warm, slow-moving, shallow waters with soft, acidic conditions, low mineral content, vegetation, cover and calmer margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature: 27–30°C\u003cbr\u003epH Range: 5.5–7.0\u003cbr\u003eHardness or Salinity: Soft to moderately soft freshwater preferred; avoid hard, alkaline conditions and sudden changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeaceful but territorial when breeding. Electric Blue Rams are suitable for calm community aquariums with gentle tank mates, but pairs may defend a chosen area during spawning. They should not be kept with aggressive cichlids, fin-nippers or fast boisterous fish that may stress them or outcompete them at feeding time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOmnivorous micro-predator. Offer high-quality micro pellets, fine cichlid granules, crushed flakes, frozen daphnia, cyclops, brineshrimp, mysis, bloodworm and small live foods. Rams benefit from a varied diet and may show better colour, condition and breeding behaviour when given regular small meaty foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA minimum of 75 litres is recommended for a pair, with 90 litres or more preferred for a community setup. Provide plenty of floor space, plants, wood, caves, leaf litter and flat stones or smooth surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lower-to-midwater dwarf cichlid that spends much of its time exploring the bottom, picking at fine foods and holding small territories. Pairs may form bonds, clean a flat stone or shallow pit, lay eggs and guard the area. Electric Blue Rams are usually best kept as a compatible pair or a carefully managed small group in a larger aquarium with multiple territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCommunity Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest kept with peaceful warm-water tank mates such as Cardinal Tetras, Rummynose Tetras, small pencilfish, peaceful rasboras that tolerate higher temperatures, Otocinclus with care, Corydoras species that enjoy warm water, and other calm community fish. Avoid cool-water community species, aggressive cichlids, large predators, fin-nippers and very active fish that may dominate feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requirements or Care Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElectric Blue Rams need a mature, stable aquarium with excellent water quality. Avoid new tanks, fluctuating parameters, high nitrate and poor maintenance. Keep them warmer than many standard community fish, and only choose tank mates that are comfortable long term at similar temperatures. Provide gentle filtration, soft substrate, shaded areas and plenty of cover. Captive-bred colour forms can be more delicate than standard Rams, so careful acclimation and consistent husbandry are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntermediate fishkeepers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon to occasional in trade \/ Captive-bred colour form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Please note that Mother Nature is a wonderful thing, and variation in patterns and colours will occur — that is part of the unique beauty of these animals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Group","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":46401900347565,"sku":"AG-103687","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":46401900380333,"sku":"AG-103688","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":46401900413101,"sku":"AG-103689","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0543\/0391\/6205\/files\/ElectricBlueRam_Mikrogeophagusramirezi.jpg?v=1782146950","url":"https:\/\/aquagroup.co.uk\/products\/electric-blue-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi","provider":"Aqua Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}