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Electric Blue Ram Dwarf Cichlid

The Electric Blue Ram is a beautifully small electric blue color over most of their body. They only grow to about 2 inches. They keep this bright color whether they are in a breeding mood or not. They inhabit shallow heavily vegetated slow-moving streams with submerged branches, roots, or leaf litter.  They are active fish that look great in a small group.  They prefer warm temperatures 78-86o F. The original wild rams came from Venezuela and Columbia. They have been captive-bred and have not been on the market that long. 

Please Note: All fish shipments have a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee when shipping with the Overnight (1 Day) option. All other options void our Live Arrival Guarantee for fish. 

To resemble their natural environment, sandy bottom with driftwood and a few rounded or flat rocks for them to breed on would be ideal. Leaves on the bottom to add cover is an added benefit. They enjoy water that has been stained with tannins (Almond leaves would be perfect as cover as well). Keeping them with other small schools of Cardinal or Green Neons would also give them comfort by letting them know it’s safe. 

Electric Blue Rams should have very good water quality particularly if you are hoping to breed them.  We feed them a large variety of foods which include ground Northfin flake foods, small Northfin pellets (veggie, community, & bug pro), frozen foods. They also like baby brine shrimp. Their scientific name is Mikrogeophagus ramirezi.

Our Tank Parameters

  • Ph: 6.5 to 7.5
  • Gh: 6 to 15
  • Kh:  2 to 5
  • TDS: 100 to 200
  • Temp: 78 to 86

Tank Recommendations

  • Leaves: Indian Almond or Guava
  • Wood: Malaysian or Mopani
  • Cones: Alder Cones
  • Substrate: Pool Filter Sand

 

Customer Reviews

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Ishmael Burns
Beautiful

Very interesting fish and not aggressive as I thought cichlids would be. Minds his own business in the 20 gal tank. Arrived quick and well packages overnight

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Jacob Akin
Blue Ram

Beautiful fish. Arrived alive and healthy! Will continue to buy fish here!

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A.S.
Fun, active little cichlids

I ordered 2 of them a couple of months ago, they both arrived healthy and beautiful!! They have settled in really well and are super healthy and active! My only regret... I should of gotten a couple more! I used to keep much larger african cichlids in a very large tank, these little guys fill my *need* for having cichlids without being so large! Just a fun to watch and their color is beautiful!

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A.C.
So gorgeous!

I love my Ram! Beautiful coloration and seems very healthy!

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Amanda Conwell

Electric Blue Ram Dwarf Cichlid

Hey Amanda,
Thank you so much for your order and email. If there was anything wrong with your shipment, we'd love to try and make it right. If interested, please reach us at shipping@flipaquatics.com. Hope you have great day.
Sammikay