Electric Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi 'Electric Blue')

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameMikrogeophagus ramirezi 'Electric Blue'

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asElectric Blue Balloon Ram, EB Ram

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentPeaceful

Dietomnivore

Adult size2.5 in

Minimum tank size20 gallons

Water parametersTemp 80-86°F, pH 5.5-7.0, GH 1-8 dGH

Appearance

A selectively bred ram saturated in electric metallic blue over almost the entire body, with a red eye. Color is fixed rather than mood-dependent.

Difficulty and care for the Electric Blue Ram

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Line-bred from Orinoco basin stock

Keeper notes

A line-bred all-blue ram; same peaceful temperament as the German blue ram but often more inbred and delicate. Mildly territorial when breeding. May pick at shrimplets. Very sensitive to water quality and stress.

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