German Blue Ram

German Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Also known as: Ram Cichlid, Blue Ram, Butterfly Cichlid

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore

Stunning dwarf cichlid with electric blue spangles and a peaceful temperament. One of the most beautiful freshwater fish.

Tank Size

20 gal
minimum (30+ preferred)

Temperature

78–85°F
26–29°C

pH Range

5.5–7
water acidity

Max Size

2.5"
6.3 cm

Lifespan

2–4 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Needs warm, soft, acidic water. Sensitive to water quality. Short-lived compared to many cichlids.

Feeding

Small pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Green Neon Tetra 1" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5"

Use Caution With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Kubotai Rasbora 0.8" Blue Tetra 2.5"

Incompatible With

Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Pearl Danio 2.5" Oscar 14" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12"

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