{"product_id":"german-blue-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi","title":"German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGerman Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) - Classic Wild-Type Ram for the Discerning Aquascaper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) is the original wild-type form of this beloved South American dwarf cichlid, showing an iridescent wash of blue speckling over a golden-yellow body, a bold black eye stripe, and a red-tinged eye. As a wild-type ram, it is genuinely sensitive to water quality and temperature swings, and does best in a mature, stable aquarium rather than a newly set-up one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its delicate reputation, a German Blue Ram kept in warm, soft, acidic water and fed a quality diet is an active, characterful little cichlid that pairs beautifully in a planted community tank. Males develop a taller dorsal fin and more intense colour than females as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 Juvenile, approx. 2–3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–80 L, densely planted with caves\/driftwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful, can be territorial when pairing\/spawning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26–29°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (wild-type strains are less forgiving of unstable water than tank-bred colour forms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eIdeal Habitat and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, soft, stable water in a densely planted tank with driftwood and caves best replicates this species' natural Orinoco basin habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26–29°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle, avoiding strong currents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular small water changes to avoid sudden parameter swings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA protein-rich diet keeps this species active and vividly coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality micro pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen bloodworm and daphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen or live brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to a calm, established planted community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003eBreeder support if you have questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\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":"3.5cm","offer_id":47863500898409,"sku":"PISCES-17650","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/Blue_Ram_1b0fb982-acd2-45d0-a900-830b253f5f97.jpg?v=1785897990","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/german-blue-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}