Electric Blue Balloon Ram (2.5 cm)
£8.85
Please note, due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided.
The Electric Blue Balloon Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) is a selectively bred, ornamental freshwater dwarf cichlid known for its metallic blue colouration and short, rounded “balloon” body shape
10 in stock
Livestock delivery
Under £100£24.99
£100–£199£19.95
£200+FREE
UK mainland only, sent by DX Couriers. Or collect free from our Fenton store.
Description
Overview:
- Scientific Name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi (colour and body morph)
- Wild Origin: The underlying species originates from the Orinoco River basin in Venezuela and Colombia.
- Size: Reaches about 2 to 3 inches (approx. 4 to 5 cm) in adult length.
- Appearance: Features a stout, compressed, high-backed spherical body combined with bright electric blue scales and fins. Males often display slightly longer dorsal rays.
- Lifespan: Around 2 to 3 years with proper care.
- Temperament: Peaceful dwarf cichlid, though mildly territorial when breeding
Tank Requirements:
- Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons for a pair; larger (30+ gallons) if keeping a small group
- Water Temperature: 25–30°C (77–86°F)
- pH Level: 5.0–7.0 (soft, slightly acidic water is ideal)
- Environment: Heavily planted tanks with driftwood, flat stones, caves, and a fine dark substrate to help display their brilliant colours. They prefer gentle water flow.
Care and Diet:
- Care Level: Intermediate to advanced. They need clean, stable water parameters and do not tolerate high nitrates or sudden shifts in water chemistry.
- Diet: Omnivorous. They accept high-quality flakes and nano pellets, but thrive on frozen or live foods like bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp.
Be the first to review “Electric Blue Balloon Ram (2.5 cm)”
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.