{"product_id":"german-blue-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-freshwater","title":"German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe German Blue Ram (\u003cem\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/em\u003e) is a jewel of a dwarf cichlid, splashed with electric blue spangles over a golden body, bold black markings, and ruby-red eyes. Peaceful and full of personality, it stays small and pairs beautifully with a warm, well-planted community tank. Rams are a touch sensitive to water quality, so they reward an aquarist who keeps stable, pristine conditions with some of the most striking color in the freshwater hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003efreshwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e to build a lush, peaceful aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerman Blue Rams are \u003cstrong\u003ewarm-water fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and thrive between 78 and 85°F, noticeably warmer than most community fish. They prefer soft, slightly acidic water and, above all, stability: avoid swings in temperature or chemistry and keep nitrates low with regular water changes. A mature, cycled tank suits them far better than a brand-new setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive them a 20 gallon or larger aquarium with soft sand, gentle flow, live plants, and a few caves or flat stones. Rams are bottom-to-mid dwellers that sift the substrate and often pair off, claiming a flat rock or leaf as a spawning site. Feed a varied omnivore diet of quality micro pellets and flakes plus frozen treats like bloodworms and brine shrimp to keep their color rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eQuick Care Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:8px 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#BBDEFB;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eGerman Blue Ram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e2 to 2.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e20 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e78 to 85°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003e5.5 to 7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eSoft to moderately soft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSwimming Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #BBDEFB;\"\u003eBottom to middle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRams shine in a peaceful, warm-water community. Excellent tankmates include small schooling fish such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neon-tetra-small-5-qty\"\u003eNeon Tetras\u003c\/a\u003e, ember tetras, and rasboras, plus bottom-dwellers like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/panda-cory-corydoras-panda-freshwater\"\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/a\u003e and otocinclus. They generally ignore plants and snails. Avoid boisterous or nippy fish and anything that needs cool water, and give breeding pairs a little extra space since they get protective of their spawning site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA varied diet of quality micro pellets and flakes, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-vibra-bites-sinking-pellet-fish-food\"\u003eHikari Vibra Bites\u003c\/a\u003e, plus frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable, pristine water is everything for rams: dechlorinate every change with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive plants and cover like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/java-moss-taxiphyllum-barbieri-freshwater-moss\"\u003eJava Moss\u003c\/a\u003e help them feel secure and show their best color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre German Blue Rams good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are best for hobbyists with a stable, fully cycled tank. They are not difficult, but they are sensitive to poor or fluctuating water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat temperature do they need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm water, 78 to 85°F. This is higher than many community fish, so choose tankmates that enjoy the same range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. A bonded male and female often pair off and may spawn on a flat stone or leaf. Give pairs a bit more room to claim a territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they aggressive?\u003c\/strong\u003e Rams are peaceful dwarf cichlids. They may defend a small area while breeding but are not a threat to a calm community.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48152026546395,"sku":"400082","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/lg89938GermanBlueRam.jpg?v=1768484148","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/german-blue-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}