{"product_id":"electric-blue-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi","title":"Electric Blue Ram – Mikrogeophagus ramirezi","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eElectric Blue Ram – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectric Blue Ram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a vivid captive-bred form of the popular Ram Cichlid, prized for its intense metallic blue colour, compact size and peaceful dwarf cichlid behaviour. Also sold as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectric Blue German Ram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Ram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRam Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectric Blue Butterfly Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this fish is best suited to a mature, warm, peaceful aquarium with soft water, gentle tank mates and excellent stability. It is beautiful and relatively calm for a cichlid, but it is more delicate than many beginner community fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Electric Blue Ram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Electric Blue German Ram, Blue Ram, Ram Cichlid, Butterfly Cichlid, Electric Blue Butterfly Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder \/ Trade Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePapiliochromis ramirezi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApistogramma ramirezi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrain \/ Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Captive-bred Electric Blue colour strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dwarf Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is native to South America, especially the Orinoco River basin in the llanos of Venezuela and Colombia. Wild Rams are found in warm, slow-moving waters, flooded savannah areas, shallow pools and vegetated margins where the water is usually soft, acidic and often low in dissolved minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Electric Blue Ram is a captive-bred ornamental form, so its intense blue colour has been developed through selective breeding. Its care should still be based on the needs of the wild species, with warm, stable water, gentle flow, soft substrate, plant cover and peaceful surroundings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectric Blue Rams have a compact, laterally compressed body with rounded fins, expressive eyes and a bright metallic blue sheen across the body and fins. Depending on the individual fish, colour may range from pale electric blue to deep turquoise-blue, often with subtle yellow, pink or silver tones around the head and belly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Males may develop slightly longer fin extensions and a more pointed dorsal fin, while females are often rounder-bodied and may show a pinkish belly when mature, although sexing Electric Blue strains can be less obvious than in wild-type Rams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is best suited to mature planted aquariums, peaceful soft-water community tanks and dedicated dwarf cichlid displays. It appreciates sand or smooth fine substrate, shaded areas, driftwood, plants, caves and open patches for feeding and displaying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectric Blue Rams are not suitable for rough community tanks, aggressive fish or immature aquariums. They need warm, clean, stable water and are much less forgiving of poor conditions than hardier livebearers or many common tetras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical minimum is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–80 litres for a pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a tank length of at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recommended. For a group or community setup, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 litres or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is preferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectric Blue Rams are often best kept as a settled pair. Small groups can work in larger, well-decorated aquariums, but pairs may become territorial, especially when breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 26–30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.5–7.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warm, stable water is essential. Electric Blue Rams do best in mature aquariums with low nitrate, gentle flow and soft to neutral conditions. Avoid cool tanks, unstable new aquariums, hard alkaline extremes and sudden parameter changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectric Blue Rams are peaceful dwarf cichlids, but they can become territorial when pairing or breeding. Suitable tank mates include small peaceful tetras, pencilfish, rasboras, dwarf cory-type catfish that tolerate warmer water, Otocinclus, peaceful small catfish and calm community fish that will not outcompete or bully them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid aggressive cichlids, fin-nippers, boisterous barbs, large predators, cold-water fish and fast, rough tank mates. Do not keep them with fish that require cooler water, as Rams need consistently warm conditions. Very small shrimp may be eaten, especially if they are newly moulted or young.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectric Blue Rams are omnivorous micropredators. Offer quality micro pellets, small cichlid granules and fine slow-sinking foods as the staple diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement regularly with frozen or live foods such as daphnia, cyclops, brineshrimp, bloodworm, mosquito larvae and finely chopped mysis. A varied diet helps support colour, condition and breeding behaviour. Feed small amounts that are eaten quickly, as this species can be sensitive to declining water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a lower to midwater dwarf cichlid that spends much of its time exploring the front and middle areas of the aquarium. Rams often sift through fine substrate, inspect plants and wood, and claim small territories around caves, stones or open patches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs may clean a flat stone, leaf or shallow pit before spawning. Both parents may guard eggs and fry, although captive-bred strains can be inconsistent parents and may eat early spawns. Territorial behaviour usually increases during breeding but is normally limited in a well-sized aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectric Blue Rams should only be added to mature, fully cycled aquariums with stable water quality. They are sensitive to poor water conditions, low temperatures and sudden changes, so careful acclimation and regular maintenance are important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep them warm, avoid aggressive tank mates and provide cover as well as open feeding areas. Captive-bred Electric Blue Rams can vary in strength and colour quality, so choose healthy, active fish with clear eyes, good body shape and steady feeding response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon to occasional \/ Captive-bred ornamental strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the fish you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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