freshwater

German blue ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
medium
German blue ram

Quick stats

๐Ÿ“Size
7cm
๐ŸชฃMin tank
60L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
26 to 30C
๐ŸงชpH
5.5 to 7.0
โญDifficulty
medium
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธHardiness
Moderate
๐ŸŒŠWater type
freshwater

๐Ÿ“Care notes

Stunning dwarf cichlid with incredible colouring. Requires consistently warm soft and slightly acidic water. Sensitive to water quality. Pairs bond for life and are fascinating to observe.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Small pellets, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp. Feed twice daily. Will accept flake food once settled in.

๐ŸฃBreeding

Open spawners. Lay eggs on flat rock or leaf. Both parents guard eggs and fry with impressive dedication.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Cardinal tetra, Pencilfish, Apistogramma

โš ๏ธAvoid mixing with

Aggressive fish, Cold water fish

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