{"product_id":"electric-blue-ram","title":"Electric Blue Ram","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElectric Blue Ram\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Electric Blue Ram is a stunning colour variation of the popular German Blue Ram, known for its intense metallic electric-blue colouring and peaceful yet confident personality. Their vibrant appearance makes them a standout feature in a well-maintained tropical aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric Blue Rams are dwarf cichlids that can be kept individually, as a compatible pair, or in carefully planned community aquariums. While generally peaceful, they may become territorial when breeding, particularly around their chosen spawning area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26–30°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful; territorial when breeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60L+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–4 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric Blue Rams thrive in warm, stable, and well-maintained water. They can be more sensitive to poor water quality and sudden changes in water parameters than many other community fish, making a mature, cycled aquarium essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA planted aquarium with driftwood, caves, smooth rocks, and open swimming areas provides an ideal environment. They enjoy a varied diet of quality sinking pellets or flakes alongside frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include peaceful fish that are comfortable in the warmer temperatures preferred by Rams. Avoid aggressive species or overly boisterous fish that may cause unnecessary stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA spectacular dwarf cichlid with incredible colour and personality, best suited to a warm, stable, and well-maintained aquarium.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Paws and Claws Manawatu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47945714237676,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/1081\/5980\/files\/images_c78a1cd3-e326-4491-8b93-dff0643ae5f7.jpg?v=1784076413","url":"https:\/\/pawsandclawsmanawatu.co.nz\/products\/electric-blue-ram","provider":"Paws and Claws Manawatu ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}