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.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for German Blue Ram
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with German Blue Ramin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Endler's Livebearer
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Pearl Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Angelfish
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Kuhli Loach
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Lemon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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