German Blue Ram Pair

Shipping policy

🚚 Shipping Schedule for Live Aquatic Life

We ship live aquatic animals exclusively on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays to ensure timely and safe delivery. Please note that this schedule may shift due to holidays or unexpected events.

Once your package is in the hands of the postal service, transit times are beyond our control. In the rare event that your aquatic life arrives deceased, please follow the steps outlined in our Live Arrival Guarantee to request a claim.

All fish are fasted for at least 24 hours prior to shipping.

🐠 Live Arrival Guarantee

We take great care in shipping your aquatic life, but please note that with any live animal delivery, there is a possibility of loss upon arrival (Dead on Arrival or DOA). Should this occur, we require a clear photo of the affected fish inside their original, unopened packaging on the same day they are received to process a DOA claim. Purchasing this item indicates your agreement to follow this protocol.

Once the fish are introduced into their tank, responsibility for their well-being lies with the owner. We are unable to offer refunds for losses occurring after delivery.

📦 Important Delivery Tip:
If you won’t be home to receive the package, we strongly recommend arranging with the courier to hold it for pickup. Leaving the package outside in extreme temperatures may compromise the health of your new aquatic companion.

German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)

A small, colorful freshwater cichlid from South America, very popular with aquarium hobbyists.

🐟 Basic Facts

• Scientific name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
• Adult size: ~2–2.5 inches (5–6 cm)
• Lifespan: 2–4 years
• Temperament: Peaceful (for a cichlid)
• Difficulty: Intermediate

🌈 Appearance

• Bright electric blue scales
• Yellow body with black markings
• Red eyes (often called “red-eyed ram”)
• Males usually have longer dorsal fin rays; females show pink on the belly

🌡️ Tank Requirements

Blue rams are sensitive, so water quality matters a lot:

• Tank size: 20 gallons minimum (pair)
• Temperature: 80–86°F (27–30°C) ← very important
• pH: 5.5–6.8 (slightly acidic)
• Water hardness: Soft
• Filtration: Gentle but efficient
• Plants & cover: Driftwood, plants, caves

🍽️ Diet

Omnivore, prefers high-quality foods:

• Frozen: bloodworms, brine shrimp
• Live foods (occasional)
• High-quality micro pellets or flakes

❤️ Behavior & Compatibility

• Generally peaceful
• Can be territorial when breeding
• Good tank mates:
  • Tetras
  • Corydoras
  • Otocinclus
• Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping fish

🐣 Breeding (Quick Notes)

• Form monogamous pairs
• Lay eggs on flat surfaces
• Parents guard eggs and fry
• Requires very clean, warm, soft water

⚠️ Common Issues

• Sensitive to poor water quality
• Susceptible to stress and parasites
• Mass-bred rams can be less hardy (wild-type or quality breeders are better)