{"product_id":"dark-knight-ram","title":"Dark Knight Ram (Mikrogeophagus Ramirezi)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dark Knight Ram is a striking colour variety of the popular German Blue Ram, known for its deep black body tones contrasted with vibrant blue iridescent spotting. These dwarf cichlids are prized for their bold coloration, interesting behaviour, and relatively peaceful temperament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDark Knight Rams make a fantastic centrepiece fish for planted aquariums, bringing vibrant colour and personality to well-designed community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our Dark Knight Rams are carefully raised and conditioned, producing strong, healthy fish suited to well-maintained aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePair Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Knight Rams are often kept as pairs, where their natural behaviour and colouration are best displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany aquarists enjoy observing their fascinating social behaviour, including courtship displays, territory formation, and breeding behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best experience, we recommend keeping one male and one female together in a suitable aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSpecies Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Sold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles \/ young adults (size may vary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 L minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful dwarf cichlid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26–30°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 – 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Knight Ram \/ German Blue Ram variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful but territorial during breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eRecommended Tank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Knight Rams thrive in well-maintained planted aquariums with stable water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended aquascape:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edriftwood or natural hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efine sand substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elive plants such as java fern, cryptocoryne, or vallisneria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshaded areas and gentle flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fish enjoy structured environments where they can establish small territories while still having open swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRams prefer warm, clean, and stable water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26–30 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 – 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 – 8 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequent water changes and stable parameters are essential for keeping Rams healthy and displaying their best colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Knight Rams are omnivorous and benefit from a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended foods include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigh quality micro pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrozen bloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrozen brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrozen daphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elive foods when available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding a varied diet helps maintain colouration and promotes healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Knight Rams are peaceful dwarf cichlids and work well in calm community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmall tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epeaceful rasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmall rainbowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eother peaceful dwarf cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive or overly active tankmates that may stress them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Knight Rams are intelligent and curious fish that often explore their environment and observe activity outside the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs may form naturally and can display fascinating breeding behaviours including territory defence, courtship displays, and parental care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully raised aquarium fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, well-conditioned stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong genetics and vibrant colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced breeder support if you have questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur fish are raised with attention to water quality, diet, and husbandry to ensure customers receive strong, healthy livestock ready for their aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42747680653417,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/COMINGSOON.png?v=1772927007","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/dark-knight-ram","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}