Scientific Name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Common Name: Black Ram Cichlid

Max Size: 2.5" (Current size: 1")

pH: 5.5-7.5

Hardness: Soft

Temperature: 75-84°

Aggressiveness: Peaceful

Region of Origin: South America

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Small flake or pellet, small frozen or live foods: Click Here

Compatibility: Small schooling fish, livebearers, small rainbowfish like M. praecox or Blue-Eyes, small catfish, Gudgeons, Garra.

Remarks: These Black Rams are a line-bred variant of the German Blue Ram, selected for extra black pigment in their scales. The amount of black in each fish will vary. These fish make an excellent candidate for breeding projects, as you may select the darker fish from your spawns and attempt to create darker lines. Ours are mostly black in the forehead, with some shadows going down their bodies. Please see the following video for an accurate representation of their appearance:

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