Golden Ram (3-4 CM)
£11.85
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The golden ram cichlid (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi var. “Gold”) is a captive-bred, brightly colored color morph of the popular freshwater German blue ram.
100 in stock
Description
Overview and Appearance
- Scientific Name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi var. “Gold”
- Size: Grows to about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) long.
- Coloration: Features a brilliant yellow-gold head and body that fades into a shimmering silver or whitish-blue toward the tail, accented with faint iridescent blue spots and red eyes.
- Origin: This is a human-made, selectively bred variant and does not exist as a wild population. Wild standard rams originate from the warm, slow-flowing Orinoco River basin in Venezuela and Colombia.
Aquarium Care Requirements
- Tank Size: Minimum of 20 gallons (approx. 75 liters) for a bonded pair.
- Water Temperature: 78°F to 85°F (25°C to 30°C).
- Water pH: 5.5 to 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral).
- Water Hardness: Soft to medium-soft.
- Maintenance: They require pristine, stable water quality and do poorly in tanks with infrequent water changes.
Behavior and Tank Mates
- Temperament: Peaceful and social dwarf cichlid, though males can become slightly territorial when breeding or guarding eggs.
- Compatibility: Excellent for peaceful community aquariums alongside small schooling fish like tetras, rasboras, and corydoras.
- Diet: Omnivorous; accepts high-quality micro pellets, flakes, and frozen foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.
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