🐟 German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)
🐟 German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)
Dwarf Cichlid • Peaceful Community Fish • Colorful Showpiece • Freshwater Ornamental
📋 The German Blue Ram is a brilliantly colored dwarf cichlid prized for its electric blues, golden tones, and calm community behavior.
In aquariums, it functions as a Peaceful Centerpiece Cichlid, best kept as a bonded pair or in a well-planned community setup.
It thrives in warm, clean, stable water and rewards good care with confident behavior and stunning display coloration.
With gentle tankmates, soft décor, and high water quality, it becomes a standout feature fish for planted and aquascaped freshwater aquariums.
💡 Highlights
✨ Electric Blue & Gold Coloration: One of the most vibrant dwarf cichlids
🐟 Peaceful Community Cichlid: Ideal with calm tankmates in warm setups
🧠 Intelligent & Curious Behavior: Interactive and highly observant
🌿 Great for Planted Aquariums: Enjoys cover and gentle flow environments
🏠 Perfect Nano Showcase Cichlid: Small size with big visual impact
🧾 A Quick Look at the German Blue Ram
📛 Common Name: German Blue Ram
🔬 Scientific Name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
👨👩👧 Family: Cichlidae
🌍 Origin: South America (Orinoco basin region)
📏 Max Size: 5–7 cm (≈ 2–3″)
💧 pH Range: 5.5–7.0
🌡️ Temperature Range: 27–30 °C (≈ 81–86 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful (can be territorial when breeding)
🌿 Planted Tank Safe: ✅ Yes
🏠 Min Tank Size: 60 L (≈ 15 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom–Mid
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 2–4 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layer (pair spawner)

















