{"product_id":"german-blue-ram-cichlids","title":"German Blue Ram Cichlids","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"sr-only\"\u003eCopilot said: **German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus Ramirezi)** is a\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-body MarkdownRenderer-module__container__sJ8jf MarkdownViewer-module__markdownOverrides__sSQCQ\" data-copilot-markdown=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus Ramirezi)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a small, brightly colored South American dwarf cichlid prized for its electric blue “spangling,” peaceful (for a cichlid) personality, and pair-bonding behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdentification\/appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etypically\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2–3 in (5–7.5 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecompact, oval body with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egolden-tan base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecovered in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiridescent blue speckles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea distinct\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblack vertical bar through the eye\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edark spot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emid-body (often overlaid with blue sparkles).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFins:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etall dorsal fin with darker leading rays; tail usually clear to lightly patterned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSex differences:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFemales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoften show a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epink to reddish belly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(especially when mature\/ready to spawn) and may have more blue in the black flank spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare usually a bit larger with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emore extended dorsal\/anal fin tips\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; behavior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerally\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epeaceful and shy\u003c\/strong\u003e; can be mildly territorial when breeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest kept as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebonded pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor in a calm community with non-aggressive tankmates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoted for interesting behaviors:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epairing, cleaning a spawning site, and guarding eggs\/fry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare overview (key to success)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewarm—commonly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e78–84°F (26–29°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eneeds\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003every clean, stable water\u003c\/strong\u003e; sensitive to ammonia\/nitrite and sudden parameter swings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efine sand, driftwood\/rocks, and plants for cover; gentle flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eomnivore—high-quality micro pellets, frozen foods (brine shrimp, bloodworms), and live foods as treats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fish-World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43796913160228,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/9551\/4916\/files\/IMG_6677.jpg?v=1773368229","url":"https:\/\/fish-world.us\/products\/german-blue-ram-cichlids","provider":"Fish-World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}