Electric Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Also known as: Electric Blue German Ram

A variety of German Blue Ram

An all-over electric blue strain of the German blue ram, one of the most eye-catching dwarf cichlids.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

78–85°F

pH

5–7

Hardness

2–10 dGH

Max size

2.5 in

Min tank

20 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Pair

Swim level

All

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

2-4 years

Breeding

Substrate spawner

Suitability

Intermediate

Origin

Cultivated form (wild species: Orinoco basin, Venezuela, Colombia)

Needs very warm water around 82 to 86F, soft and slightly acidic, with excellent quality. This strain is often less hardy than wild-type rams, so add it to a mature tank. Keep singly or as a pair with calm, heat-tolerant tankmates.