Electric Blue Ram (3-4 CM)
£10.80
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The Electric Blue Ram is a captive-bred color morph of the Ram cichlid (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi), prized for its striking metallic blue body and peaceful disposition.
100 in stock
Description
Quick Facts
- Scientific Name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi var.
- Size: 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7 cm)
- Lifespan: 2 to 4 years
- Origin: Captive-bred variant; species roots from the Orinoco River basin in South America (Venezuela and Colombia)
- 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 colors. 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.
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