{"product_id":"gold-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi","title":"Gold Ram (Mikrogeophagus Ramirezi)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Ram is a beautiful colour variety of the German Blue Ram, known for its bright golden body, soft iridescent highlights, and engaging personality. These dwarf cichlids are highly sought after for planted aquariums due to their vibrant colouration and fascinating behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGold Rams make an excellent centrepiece fish for planted aquariums, drawing attention with their striking appearance and active personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our Rams are carefully raised and conditioned, producing healthy fish well suited to stable home aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePair Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold 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 Gold 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\u003eGold Rams thrive in stable, well-maintained planted aquariums with gentle flow and plenty of natural structure.\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 calm zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding natural structure helps Rams establish territories and feel secure in their environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Rams prefer warm, soft, 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\u003eMaintaining consistent water quality with regular water changes is essential for Rams to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold 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\u003eA varied diet helps maintain colouration and overall health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Rams are peaceful dwarf cichlids that 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 fish that may stress them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Rams are intelligent and curious fish that actively explore their environment and respond to activity around the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs may form naturally and can display fascinating breeding behaviour including courtship displays, egg laying, 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\u003eBreeder 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 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; 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