{"product_id":"electric-blue-ram-3","title":"Electric Blue Ram (Large) | Mikrogeophagus ramirezi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Electric Blue Ram is a selectively bred blue form of the Ram cichlid from the Orinoco region. It needs warm, soft water and an established aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compatible pair may defend a patch of substrate. Two randomly selected fish are not necessarily a pair; watch for sustained chasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTank Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur recommended minimum is 80 litres with an 80 × 30 cm base for one compatible pair. A community or multiple pairs need more floor space and separate territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose peaceful species suited to 27–30°C, such as Cardinal Tetras in a suitably sized aquarium. Panda Corydoras and cooler-water species are unsuitable. Avoid hard-water specialists and aggressive cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffer small sinking cichlid granules and frozen Artemia or Daphnia. Feed near their territory and confirm both fish eat; fast tankmates can outcompete them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaintain 27–30°C, ideally around 28°C, pH 6.0–7.0 and 1–10 dGH. Use sand, planted boundaries and flat stones. Never add to an immature aquarium. Keep ammonia and nitrite at zero; use small, regular temperature-matched changes, adjusting frequency to nitrate readings. Do not force pH down with sudden chemical changes. Confirm tap-water hardness before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Animals Are Click and Collect Only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Order online for collection at Newlands Home \u0026amp; Garden Centre, Clondalkin. We do not ship live fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenkrag","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49002329801031,"sku":"1108943","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/Electric_Blue_Ram_Large___Mikrogeophagus_ramirezi_2.png?v=1790969157","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/products\/electric-blue-ram-3","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}