🐟 Electric Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)
🐟 Electric Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)
Dwarf Cichlid • Peaceful Community Fish • Warmwater Planted Tank • Freshwater Ornamental
📋 The Electric Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) is a stunning color morph of the classic ram cichlid, prized for its neon-blue shimmer and compact dwarf cichlid size.
In aquariums, it functions as a Peaceful Centerpiece Fish, making it well suited for warm, stable, planted community setups.
Its behavior and care requirements make it a rewarding Premium Colour Morph, especially when kept with calm tankmates and excellent water quality.
With the right conditions, it thrives as a Pair-Friendly Dwarf Cichlid in well-maintained freshwater aquariums.
💡 Highlights
✨ Electric Blue Coloration: Intense neon-blue body for maximum visual impact
🐟 Peaceful Centerpiece Fish: Ideal for calm, warm community aquariums
🌿 Planted Tank Compatible: Safe with plants in low-stress layouts
🧠 Premium Colour Morph: Popular designer variety with standout color
💞 Pair-Friendly Dwarf Cichlid: Can form pairs and display natural bonding
🧾 A Quick Look at the Electric Blue Ram
📛 Common Name: Electric Blue Ram
🔬 Scientific Name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
👨👩👧 Family: Cichlidae
🌍 Origin: South America
📏 Max Size: 5–6 cm (≈ 2–2.5″)
💧 pH Range: 5.5–7.0
🌡️ Temperature Range: 26–30 °C (≈ 79–86 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🌿 Planted Tank Safe: ✅
🏠 Min Tank Size: 75 L (≈ 20 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom–Mid
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌
⏳ Lifespan: 2–4 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layer

















