| 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. |
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