Family: | CICHLIDAE |
Species: |
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi |
Note: | This is not a new species but a color varient of the common ram. |
Common Name: |
Electric Blue Ram |
Size: | 3 in (7.5 cm) |
Habitat: | SOUTH AMERICA: streams in Columbia and Venezuela. |
Min Tank Size: | 20 gallons+ |
Diet: | Carnivorous, flake frozen and live. |
Behavior: | Peaceful, timid. |
Water: | Temperature: 80°F to 86°F (27°-30° C), pH range: 5.0– 6.5; dH range: 5 – 12 |
Care: | Medium, requires high quality water conditions. |
Communities: | Very timid, should be kept by themselves. |
Suitability: | Not for beginners. |