German Blue Ram

Scientific Name: Microgeophagus ramirezi
Recommended Aquarium: 30+ Gallons
Approx. Adult Size: 3 to 4 inches
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Ease of Care: Moderate
Diet: Omnivore
Native Waters: South America

Originally from South America, the Ram is one of the more colorful dwarf cichlids. The back half of the body is a light blue while the front has red and yellow with a black vertical stripe through the eye. There is also a black color to the first few rays of the dorsal fin. The male will usually have more color and the second ray of the dorsal fin is extended. Females will develop a more intense red coloration when preparing to spawn. The German Blue Ram is beautiful with smaller, sculpted fins.

Approximate arrival size for German Blue Ram: 1 to 2 inches