Aquarium
German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
A pocket-sized cichlid with big-fish colour that demands warm, spotless, soft water and forgives little else.
- Difficulty
- demanding
Care tips
- Provide 75 L for a pair, heated to 27-30 °C
- Keep soft, acidic water with zero ammonia and nitrite
- Add only to a fully mature, well-cycled tank
- Change 25-30% of the water weekly, matched for temperature
- Feed small sinking pellets and frozen bloodworms or brine shrimp
Common questions
What should I know about caring for a german blue ram? +
A pocket-sized cichlid with big-fish colour that demands warm, spotless, soft water and forgives little else.
Typical guidance for a healthy german blue ram — your own conditions (and your vet, for animals) come first.
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