Gold Balloon Ram

The Gold Balloon Ram is a striking freshwater cichlid admired for its warm golden coloration and distinctive rounded body shape. Its bright golden 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 coloration should be expected.

Fish name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Quantity: 1 Gold Balloon Ram

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