A good environment
- Recommended temperature
- 27 ~ 30°C
- Recommended pH
- 5.0 ~ 6.8
- Preferred water hardness
- Medium hardness
- Minimum aquarium
- 54L or more
A beginner-friendly fish guide
German Blue Ram
German Blue Ram
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
Territorial temperament; best kept as a pair. Check the planner before choosing tank mates.
Beginner level 2/5
Temperament & group size
Territorial temperament; Best kept as a pair.
For a comfortable group, keep at least 2.
Usually swims in the middle & bottom.
Tank-mate notes
Adult shrimp may be attacked; take care with shrimp tank mates.
Baby shrimp may be eaten. A separate breeding tank is safer.
Check each combination carefully, especially when size or temperament differs.