German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
What you need to keep a German Blue Ram
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pH
5.5–7
Temperature
26–30 °C
Where to buy
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What German Blue Ram costs in South Africa
17 price points from 9 shops over 90 days
R100
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SA median R125 across 9 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A stunning dwarf cichlid, the German Blue Ram is packed with color, featuring electric blue spangles, yellow and red highlights, and a distinct black spot. They are peaceful enough for many community tanks but are sensitive to water quality and require stable, warm water. They form monogamous pairs and are fascinating to watch.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping German Blue Ram healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to German Blue Ram's adult size and activity level. Use robust décor and sight breaks so each fish can hold its own space.
Water parameters
Keep pH 5.5–7 and 26–30°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Territorial. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose robust tankmates of similar size, and nothing small enough to be eaten. Add German Blue Ram last so territories reset.
Breeding
Breeding success with German Blue Ram depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R95–195 · Average: R139
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