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       German Blue Ram Fish Profile
       By: LeopoldFins Date: April 29, 2020, 11:31 am
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       [attachimg=2]Scientific name: Mikrogeophagus ramerizi
       Care level: Moderate.
       Size: At lost, 3 inches, males get larger than females.
       Diet: Feed quality sinking pellet and flake, supplement with
       frozen Daphnia and Artemia.
       Lifespan: 5 years is common but due to hormonal practices in
       asia and the middle east some individuals may not make it past a
       year.
       Behavior: Can be skittish in tanks without cover, or tanks
       without enough of their own species. Dither fish can be used to
       reduce skittishness. Peaceful with most fish, males and often
       females may spar. Benthic by nature.
       Breeding: Easy to spawn, hard to raise fry. Pit spawners. Pair
       will clean their desired place, on a rock or on the substrate,
       the female then proceeds to lay the eggs and the male
       fertilizes. They will guard the nest fiercly and scare away any
       intruders.
       Tank size:For breeding purposes a tank with the base dimensions
       20"x10" should suffice for a pair. For permanent residence a
       tank with the dimensions 24"x12"x17" should be the smallest
       considered.
       Tank Mates: Nonboisterous fish. Corydoras spp. and pencil fish
       are some of the best. Best to not mix with angels. House them in
       a group of at least 3 for the best results. Make sure all
       tankmates are temperature compatible.
       Area of tank: Bottom dwelling.
       Price: Well bred individuals can go for 40-100 USD. Most common
       prices are around 15 USD.
       Notes- These fish are very sensitive, so not suited for the
       beginner aquarist. They also require high temps of 82+, seasonal
       temps in the wild can often exceed 95 or more. Buy your rams
       from a well vetted breeder.
       Photo of german blue ram, own work by aquakeeper14 on Wikimedia
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