FOR SALE 1 X GERMAN BLUE RAM
Scientific Name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
ORDER AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE FOR JUST ONE POSTAGE COST
DOA's & Returns
We guarantee live arrival of your livestock. However in the unlikely event of your fish arriving DOA,
please take clear photo evidence and send it to us via ebay messages. The deceased fish must be still
in the original bag, unopened. We cannot cover any fish that have died once they have enter
your systems water. Once we have received your photo evidence of the DOA in the original packaging,
we will refund you straight away, or replace the fish and sent out free of charge with your next order.
We do not refund any shipping charges unless the whole order is DOA, and clear photo
evidence has been supplied.
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Delivery
** Due to the cost of delivery to us and the fact that we subsidise the cost of delivery, orders under £25 excluding P&P will be automatic cancelled **
Our delivery days are between Thursday-Friday. All orders are sent either with our 24 hour courier or 1st class recorded and will need to be signed for. Once your order has been placed, please confirm which day you will require delivery as we cannot post out until we have this info. We have been selling online for over 10 years now and our fish are packed to insure the best chance of reaching you safe and sound. Should you have any queries please contact us and a member staff will be there to help.
Please Note: Size, sex and colouration may vary from the image shown above (illustration purpose only), Many of our livestock are sold as juveniles and therefore may have not reached their potential colours. Please contact us for more information regarding this matter, A member of staff will be willing to help.
Approximate purchase size : 3-4cm
How easy are they to care for?Ram Cichlids are easy to keep. They require good waterquality and do well in planted aquariums with bog wood and sandy or gravel substrate.
How large can they grow?
The fish you will receive will be around 3-4cm. Fully grown adults can reach upto 5-6cm in size with males bein slight larger.
Where in the world are they from?
They originate in the Rio Orinoco drainage within Venezuela and Columbia. The ones you will receive are commercially bred for the hobby.
What is the ideal number to keep together?
Juveniles will happily live in groups, but mature pairs will ideally be kept with a territory of around a foot across as they can become territorial when breeding.
What water conditions do they require?
Temperature ranges of 22-29C and will accept pH ranges as low as 4.0 when breeding.
What should you feed them?
Will benefit from leaf litter on the base and fine substrates to encourage natural grazing habits. Frozen foods such as bloodworm and Artemia should be offered. Will also accept fine/small sinking pellets.
How compatible are they with other fish?
These dwarf cichlids will do well with other fish of similar size. Ideal tank mates include larger tetra like Congo's, Gouramis and Angelfish. Please check our compatability chart for more details.
Can they be bred in captivity?
Yes, breeding these fish can make a great breeding project. Slow growing they will need great water quality and plenty of feeding. Breeding pairs will usually form when kept in groups. The fish you will receive are commercially bred for the hobby.
Any Questions?
Should you have any other queries regarding our stock please feel free to contact us and a member of staff will be happy to help.