Representative Platinum Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi), pale platinum form — AI-generated illustration

Platinum Ram Cichlid

R 245.00
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Representative Platinum Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi), pale platinum form — AI-generated illustration
Platinum Ram Cichlid

Platinum Ram Cichlid

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi (Platinum)

R 245.00
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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 Platinum Ram is a pale white-to-silver selectively bred variety of Mikrogeophagus ramirezi. Its shimmering appearance is especially striking against green plants and darker aquascaping materials.

Why you'll love this fish

Despite its delicate colour, this ram retains the interactive behaviour of the species. Keep it in an established, warm aquarium with excellent water quality, soft hiding places and restrained tankmates. Do not place with aggressive fish or vigorous cool-water community species.

  • Scientific name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, Platinum colour form
  • Adult size: approximately 5–7 cm
  • Minimum aquarium: 60 L for a pair
  • Temperature: 27–30°C
  • pH: approximately 5.0–7.0
  • Temperament: peaceful except territorial at spawning
  • Diet: quality small granules, frozen/live foods and varied protein sources
  • Difficulty: intermediate to advanced, sensitive to unstable conditions

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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