How to keep it properly
Rams need excellent water quality, high oxygen, fine foods, and true tropical warmth. Avoid them in immature or heavily stocked systems.
Fish profile
German Blue Ram
A spectacular but demanding warm-water dwarf cichlid that rewards meticulous husbandry and stability.
ShowpieceSoft waterCichlidWarm water
What to feed and how to condition
Feed small cichlid pellets, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp, blackworm, and quality live foods.
Where it fits
Best with cardinals, rummy nose tetras, peaceful Corydoras, and other carefully planned soft-water species.
What breeding really asks of you
Open spawner on stone or sand; even bonded pairs may eat eggs if stressed.
Related species
Keep researching before you stock
CHARACIN
Neon Tetra
A classic shoaling tetra that looks best in dark, planted layouts with gentle flow and stable water.
FishBeginnerPeaceful schooling fish
- Tank
- 60 L+
- Temp
- 22-26 C
- pH
- 6.0-7.2
- School
- 10+
CHARACIN
Cardinal Tetra
A more heat-loving and demanding Amazon tetra with saturated colour and a strong preference for soft water.
FishIntermediatePeaceful schooling fish
- Tank
- 90 L+
- Temp
- 24-28 C
- pH
- 4.8-6.8
- School
- 12+
CYPRINID
Harlequin Rasbora
A dependable Southeast Asian shoaler that suits planted community aquariums and mixed nano displays.
FishBeginnerCalm schooling fish
- Tank
- 70 L+
- Temp
- 23-27 C
- pH
- 6.0-7.5
- School
- 8+