German Blue Ram (M/F Pair) – Ramirezi Dwarf Cichlids

Description:
Add a stunning centerpiece to your aquarium with this bonded male–female pair of German Blue Rams. Boasting electric-blue highlights on their bodies and vibrant yellow accents, these peaceful ramirezi dwarf cichlids display fascinating courtship behaviors and gentle personalities. Perfect for community or species-focused tanks where their beauty and charm can shine.

Key Features:

• Species: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi (German Blue Ram)

• Pair Composition: One male and one female, pre-bonded

• Temperament: Peaceful; forms strong pair bonds and may spawn in mature tanks

• Water Parameters:

  • Volume: Minimum 60 L

  • Temperature: 25–28 °C

  • pH: 6.0–7.0 (slightly acidic)

  • Hardness: 2–10 °dGH

• Diet: Omnivorous—accepts high-quality flakes, micro-pellets, frozen & live foods

• Origin: Venezuelan and Colombian blackwater streams

Care & Setup Tips:

• Provide soft substrate (sand or fine gravel) for comfortable foraging.

• Include plants (Java fern, Amazon sword), driftwood, and smooth stones to create sheltered territories.

• Maintain gentle filtration and low to moderate flow; German Blues prefer calm water.

• Keep water stable with 20% weekly changes and peat filtration or almond leaves for tannins.

• Feed small meals 2–3× daily to support health, colour, and breeding readiness.

What’s Included:

• One PAIR healthy, disease-screened male German Blue Ram

• One healthy, disease-screened female German Blue Ram

• Secure, dual-compartment packaging and detailed acclimation guide