Blue Ram Balloon
The Blue Balloon Ram is a striking freshwater cichlid admired for its vibrant electric blue coloration and distinctive rounded body shape. Its brilliant iridescent scales and peaceful personality make it a beautiful centerpiece for planted aquariums. While slightly more delicate than some community fish, this unique variety thrives with stable water conditions and attentive care.
Care Guide:
Size: Up to 3 inches
Temperature: 78–86 °F
pH: 5.5–7.5
Temperament: Peaceful and generally compatible with other calm community fish. Best kept with non-aggressive tank mates and can be kept singly or as a compatible pair. Avoid housing with fin-nipping or overly boisterous species.
Diet: Omnivorous, thrives on high-quality micro pellets or cichlid pellets. Supplement regularly with frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, and mysis shrimp for optimal health and coloration.
Care guides/tips can be found on Fish4Ever's YouTube channel.
Please note: photos are a typical representation of the fish you will receive, but not the exact fish. Variables such as size, markings, and colorations should be expected.
Fish name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
Quantity: 1 Blue Balloon Ram
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