Species Profile
German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
Cichlidspeaceful
Adult size
2″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
78–85°F
pH
5.5–7
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Pellets, frozen, live
Notes
Compact South American dwarf cichlid in stunning blue, gold, and red. Demands warm (82-86°F), soft, very clean water; sensitive to nitrate. Territorial only when breeding, otherwise community-safe in groups or as a pair.
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