Ramirezi – Electric Blue Ram

The Electric Blue Ram is a popular freshwater fish to keep among cichlid fans. Electric blue rams are a selectively bred species. They are less commonly available than other ram varieties and may be more expensive. You may need some experience to care them in home aquarium. Shop Live Fish Online with Coburg Aquarium, we stock ranges of Tropical Fish and Aquarium Supplies.

Features of Electric Blue Ram:

• Electric Blue Ram is one of the more social and peaceful freshwater fish in Cichlid family.
• It is a small bright blue fish with an oval shaped body and pointed fins and tail
• A curved black line runs vertically from the forehead, Red coloured eyes.
• The typical lifespan is 3-4 years

Electric Blue Ram: Care, Diet and Tank Mates

The Best Aquarium Size for Electric Blue Ram:

A recommended tank size to keep Electric Blue Ram is about 75L.Tank size can vary greatly depending on how big or small the fish is and how many you plan to stock in the tank.

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Electric Blue Ram Tank Mate Compatibility:

The electric blue ram should never be housed with aggressive fish or quick and energetic species that will devour all the food. Somecompatible tank mates that you can add along:

• Small Tetras
• Kuhli Loaches
• Corydoras
• Dwarf Gouramis
• Bristlenose Plecos

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Electric Blue Ram Food:

The Electric Blue Ram is an omnivoreand needs to be kept on a diet of both meaty and green foods, Cichlid Fish Foodcan be

• OSI Cichlid Flakes
• Fish Fuel Frozen Cichlid Food
• Hikari Cichlid Pellet
• Bloodworms
• Dried blackworms
• Brine Shrimp

Electric Blue Ram Tank Setup:

Aquarium Filtration

Successful keeping normally includes mechanical and biological filtration as well as regular water changes.Mild water movement will be appreciated.Here are some great ones to consider:

• 207 Performance Canister Filter By Fluval
• Classic External Canister Filter 2213 (250)By EHEIM
• Aqua One 1000 External Canister Filter

Plants in Cichild Fish Tank

Make sure they have plenty of live plants to hide. You can also add driftwood and Indian almond leaves to add tannins to your water. Interested in Live Plants for your aquariums?Click here to see more Fish Live Plant

Aquarium Decorations

Rocks, driftwoods, coves, pipes, and pots are all good for them to shelter in. Other Ideal Ornaments for your tank could be:

• biOrb Ornaments Collections
• Aqua One Ornaments Collections
• Kazoo Ornaments Collections
• Bonsai Driftwood Collections
• Big Rocks and Coves are only avalibale in Coburg Aquarium physical store

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Heater

As the species originates from a warm climate, you should make sure your tank is equipped with an aquarium heaterif necessary.

Aquarium Substrate

Sandy or fine gravel bottom are very ideal for Electric Blue Ram. A variety ofSubstratesare available at Coburg Aquarium.