🐟 Electric Blue Ram (Short Body) (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)
🐟 Electric Blue Ram (Short Body) (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)
Dwarf Cichlid • Peaceful Community Fish • Warmwater Planted Tank • Freshwater Ornamental
📋 The Electric Blue Ram (Short Body) (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) is a selectively bred, compact-bodied variety of the Electric Blue Ram, valued for its intense neon-blue shimmer and shorter, rounder profile.
In aquariums, it functions as a Peaceful Centerpiece Fish, making it well suited for warm, stable, planted community setups.
Its gentle nature and premium coloration make it a popular Designer Ram Variant 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
✨ Neon Electric Blue Colour: High-impact color in compact form
🐟 Short Body Designer Variant: Rounder shape with bold presence
🌿 Planted Tank Friendly: Great in warm planted community tanks
🧠 Gentle Dwarf Cichlid: Peaceful and engaging personality
💞 Pair-Friendly Fish: Can form pairs in stable setups
🧾 A Quick Look at the Electric Blue Ram (Short Body)
📛 Common Name: Electric Blue Ram (Short Body)
🔬 Scientific Name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
👨👩👧 Family: Cichlidae
🌍 Origin: Amazon
📏 Max Size: 4–5 cm (≈ 1.6–2″)
💧 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: 60 L (≈ 15 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom–Mid
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌
⏳ Lifespan: 2–4 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layer

















