German Blue Rams





General

  • Geographic Origin:
    • Colombia
    • Venezuela
  • Latin Name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
  • Other Names & Variants:
    • German blue rams
    • Blue Ram
    • Butterfly cichlids
    • Ramirez’s dwarf cichlid
    • Dwarf butterfly cichlid
    • Butterfly Cichlid
    • Asian Ram
    • and Ramirezi
    • Ram cichlid
    • German blue ram
    • butterfly cichlid
    • blue ram

Characteristics

  • Colors: Black , Blue , Gold , Orange , pink , Red , Yellow
  • Lifespan: 3.0 - 3.7 years
  • Average Size: 2.17 inches
  • Temperament: Communal
  • Breeding Style: Eggs
  • Substrate Preference: Gravel, Sand
  • Swim Zone: Bottom

Foods

The following foods are recommended for German Blue Rams.

  • Bloodworms (freeze-dried)
  • Bloodworms (frozen)
  • Brine Shrimp (freeze-dried)
  • Brine Shrimp (frozen)
  • Flakes
  • Mysis Shrimp (freeze-dried
  • Mysis Shrimp (frozen)
  • Pellets
  • Tubifex Worms

Water Parameters

Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.

  • Water Flow Preference: Slow
  • pH: ph_more_info 5.5 - 7.5
  • Temperature: 78.67°F - 83.0°F

Tank Mates

Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.


References and Additional Information