freshwater
๐German blue ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
medium
Quick stats
๐Size
7cm
๐ชฃMin tank
60L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
26 to 30C
๐งชpH
5.5 to 7.0
โญDifficulty
medium
๐ก๏ธHardiness
Moderate
๐Water type
freshwater
๐Care notes
Stunning dwarf cichlid with incredible colouring. Requires consistently warm soft and slightly acidic water. Sensitive to water quality. Pairs bond for life and are fascinating to observe.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Small pellets, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp. Feed twice daily. Will accept flake food once settled in.
๐ฃBreeding
Open spawners. Lay eggs on flat rock or leaf. Both parents guard eggs and fry with impressive dedication.
๐คGood tankmates
Cardinal tetra, Pencilfish, Apistogramma
โ ๏ธAvoid mixing with
Aggressive fish, Cold water fish
