Electric Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)
Electric Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Electric Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Electric Blue Ram For Sale | Premium Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
The Electric Blue Ram is a stunning freshwater cichlid known for its intense electric-blue coloration, peaceful temperament, and beautiful compact body shape. This selectively bred color variety of the German Blue Ram displays brilliant blue coloration that can shimmer under aquarium lighting.
Electric Blue Rams are an excellent choice for planted community aquariums and make a beautiful centerpiece fish for aquarists looking for a colorful South American cichlid.
Why Choose Our Electric Blue Rams?
- Brilliant electric-blue coloration
- Premium-quality freshwater cichlid
- Peaceful compared with many other cichlids
- Excellent choice for planted aquariums
- Beautiful compact size
- Active and entertaining behavior
- Carefully selected for health and quality
- Carefully packed for safe live arrival
Product Information
- Common Name: Electric Blue Ram
- Scientific Name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
- Family: Cichlidae
- Origin: South America
- Adult Size: Approximately 2–2.5 inches
- Temperament: Peaceful to mildly territorial
- Care Level: Moderate
- Diet: High-quality cichlid pellets, flakes, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia
- Water Temperature: 78–84°F
- pH: 5.5–7.5
- Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
- Lifespan: Approximately 3–4 years with proper care
Electric Blue Ram Care
Electric Blue Rams require clean, stable water conditions and are best suited to established aquariums. They appreciate warm water, gentle filtration, and plenty of hiding areas.
A planted aquarium with driftwood, rocks, and open swimming space creates an excellent environment. Regular water changes are important because Rams can be sensitive to poor water quality and sudden changes in water parameters.
Best Tank Mates
Electric Blue Rams can be kept with peaceful community fish that enjoy similar warm-water conditions, including:
- Cardinal Tetras
- Rummy Nose Tetras
- Corydoras
- Harlequin Rasboras
- Otocinclus
- Peaceful Dwarf Gouramis
- Other peaceful community fish
Avoid aggressive cichlids and fin-nipping species.
Feeding
Feed a varied, high-quality diet to support healthy growth and vibrant coloration. Offer premium cichlid pellets or small granules supplemented with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
Feed small portions once or twice daily and remove uneaten food to maintain excellent water quality.
What You'll Receive
Each Electric Blue Ram is carefully selected for health, coloration, body shape, and overall quality. Individual coloration and pattern may vary naturally.
Add an Electric Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) to your aquarium and enjoy one of the most colorful and eye-catching dwarf cichlids available.
We stand behind the livestock we ship. In the rare event of a DOA, please contact us according to our Live Arrival Guarantee policy and provide the required photos of the unopened shipping bag.
Float the sealed bag in the aquarium for approximately 15–20 minutes to equalize temperature.
Open the bag and gradually introduce small amounts of aquarium water over the next 15–20 minutes.
Gently transfer the fish into the aquarium using a net.
Do not pour shipping water into your aquarium.
Turn aquarium lights off and allow your new fish time to adjust.
You can use different metafield content for Goldfish / Bettas / Guppies / Shrimp rather than showing the same instructions for everything.


