German Blue Ram Care Guide
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi · Moderate care · 20 gallon minimum
A stunning dwarf cichlid for warm, soft, mature tanks; sensitive to water quality but worth it.
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How big does a german blue ram get?
A german blue ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) reaches about 2.5 inches as an adult. Plan tank size and tank mates around the adult size, not the small fish you buy at the store.
Tank size & setup
Give a german blue ram a minimum of 20 gallons, with water at 78–85°F and a pH of 5–7. As a moderate-care, omnivore species, a stable, cycled tank with the right diet keeps them healthiest.
Good tank mates
Pair a german blue ram with peaceful species that share its temperature and pH range. Compatible options include:
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", 10g min
- Guppy — 2.0", 10g min
- Molly — 4.0", 20g min
- Platy — 2.5", 10g min
- Corydoras Catfish — 2.5", 20g min
About the german blue ram
The ram cichlid is a species of freshwater fish endemic to the Orinoco River basin, in the savannahs of Venezuela and Colombia in South America. The species has been examined in studies on fish behaviour and is a popular aquarium fish, traded under a variety of common names, including ram, blue ram, German blue ram, Asian ram, butterfly cichlid, Ramirez's dwarf cichlid, dwarf butterfly cichlid and Ramirezi. The species is a member of the family Cichlidae and subfamily Geophaginae.
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