Representative Electric Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) in planted aquarium — AI-generated illustration

Electric Blue Ram Cichlid

R 195.00
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Representative Electric Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) in planted aquarium — AI-generated illustration
Electric Blue Ram Cichlid

Electric Blue Ram Cichlid

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi (Electric Blue)

R 195.00
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Adult size5–7 cm
Minimum tank60 Litres
Temperature27°C to 30°C
pH5.0 to 7.0
TemperamentMostly peaceful, breeding territorial
DifficultyIntermediate to Advanced
DietOmnivore / small frozen and sinking foods

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Temperature27°C to 30°C
pH5.0 to 7.0
DietOmnivore / small frozen and sinking foods

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The Electric Blue Ram is a brilliant blue selectively bred form of the South American ram cichlid, Mikrogeophagus ramirezi. Its compact stature and luminous colour make it a striking centrepiece for a peaceful, mature planted aquarium.

Why you'll love this fish

Rams display engaging pair behaviour and reward aquarists who maintain clean, stable, warm water. This colour form is particularly sensitive to poor acclimation and fluctuating conditions; it is not recommended for newly cycled aquariums.

  • Scientific name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, Electric Blue colour form
  • Adult size: approximately 5–7 cm
  • Minimum aquarium: 60 L for a pair, with fine substrate and cover
  • Temperature: 27–30°C
  • pH: approximately 5.0–7.0
  • Temperament: peaceful outside breeding; can defend a territory
  • Diet: varied small sinking foods plus suitable frozen/live foods
  • Difficulty: intermediate to advanced, warm stable water essential

Ordering and arrival

Supply is subject to final fish condition and supplier confirmation before dispatch. Allow this fish to acclimate carefully to a mature, fully cycled aquarium; sudden changes to temperature or water chemistry should be avoided. Featured images, when present, are representative of the named variety rather than photographs of the specific fish dispatched.

Product image is an AI-generated representative illustration of the listed fish variety; the individual supplied may vary.

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