Species profile
German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramireziGerman Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) is a social community species for a cycled 20+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 2.5 inches as an adult, 80-84°F water, pH 5.5-7, and advanced care. Keep a group of at least 2; larger groups often behave more naturally when the tank has room.
FlashyAdvanced care
20 galMinimum tank
2.5 inAdult size
2Schooling minimum
80-84°FTemperature
Water Range
- pH
- 5.5-7
- GH
- 1-8 dGH
- KH
- 0-5 dKH
Behavior
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Fin nipping
- 0/5
- Territory
- 2/5
Diet and Care
- Diet
- omnivore/micro-predator
- Diet difficulty
- 3/5
- Care difficulty
- 4/5
Planning Notes
Ram cichlids need warm stable water and low stress; water quality swings can hit them hard.
This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.
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