German Blue Ram
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Overview
The ram cichlid is a species of freshwater fish endemic to the Orinoco River basin, in the savannahs of Venezuela and Colombia in South America.
Water Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 26–30°C (79–86°F) |
| pH | 5.5–7.0 |
| Adult Size | 7 cm (2.8 in) |
| Min Tank | 20 gallons |
| Lifespan | 2–3 years |
Tank Setup
Feeding
Omnivore — cichlid micro pellets, bloodworms, daphnia
Compatibility
Breeding
Image credit: Wikimedia Commons — licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Taxonomic data: *Mikrogeophagus ramirezi (Myers & Harry, 1948) * — GBIF (2026). Wikipedia summary: German Blue Ram — CC BY-SA 4.0.
Care parameters cross-referenced with Seriously Fish.
Quick facts & gear
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Temperature
- 26–30°C (79–86°F)
- pH range
- 5.5–7.0
- Adult size
- 7 cm (2.8 in)
- Lifespan
- 2–3 years
- Origin
- Member of family Cichlidae, order Perciformes. See species profile for distribution details.
- Diet
- Omnivore —cichlid micro pelletsbloodwormsdaphnia