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 78-86^o F. The original wild rams came from Venezuela and Columbia. They have been captive-bred and have not been on the market that long. 

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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