{"product_id":"dark-knight-ram-dwarf-cichlid","title":"Dark Knight Ram Dwarf Cichlid","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"615\" data-start=\"307\"\u003eThe Dark Knight Ram Dwarf Cichlid is a striking colour morph of the popular German Blue Ram, featuring deep charcoal to jet-black body tones with subtle iridescent highlights. Compact, intelligent, and full of personality, this dwarf cichlid is ideal for well-maintained planted and aquascaped aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"617\"\u003eDark Knight Rams are peaceful by cichlid standards and do best in calm community setups with stable water conditions. When settled, they display fascinating behaviour, strong pair bonding, and impressive coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"839\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"871\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"931\" data-start=\"871\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"931\" data-start=\"873\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"888\" data-start=\"873\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–7 cm (2–2.75 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1004\" data-start=\"932\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1004\" data-start=\"934\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"949\" data-start=\"934\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark grey to black body with subtle blue iridescence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1054\" data-start=\"1005\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1054\" data-start=\"1007\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1022\" data-start=\"1007\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, laterally compressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"1055\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1136\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1136\" data-start=\"1086\"\u003eMales often have slightly longer dorsal fin rays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"1141\"\u003eFemales are rounder, especially when mature, and may show a faint pink belly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Temperament:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to semi-peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom to mid-water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eTerritorial Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, mainly during breeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eActivity Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm and observant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eSuitable Tank Mates:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003ePeaceful tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eRasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eCorydoras catfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eSmall peaceful plecos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eOther calm dwarf cichlids (with space)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eAggressive cichlids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eFast, boisterous fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eFin-nipping species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eBreeding Information:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eSpawning Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substrate spawner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eBreeding Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eFlat stones or broad leaves for egg laying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eWarm, soft, slightly acidic water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eParental Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both parents guard eggs and fry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Territorial behaviour increases during breeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eSensitive to poor water quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003eRequires stable temperature and regular water changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eBest kept in mature, well-cycled aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eColour intensity improves with high-quality diet and low stress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 litres (larger recommended for pairs or community tanks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2383\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003e26–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003e2–8 dGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine sand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2349\" data-start=\"2306\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003ca title=\"Live Aquarium Plants Pet City\" href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/aquatic-plants\"\u003eLive plants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/aquarium-driftwood\" title=\"Aquarium Driftwood Pet City\"\u003edriftwood\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Aquascaping Rocks\" href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/aquascaping-rocks\"\u003eRocks\u003c\/a\u003e, shaded areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle, well-maintained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2881\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2899\"\u003eDiet Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2937\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2935\"\u003eRecommended Foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003eHigh-quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/fish-food-flakes\" title=\"Fish Food Flakes Pet City\"\u003eflakes\u003c\/a\u003e or micro \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/fish-food-pellets\" title=\"Fish Food Pellets Pet City\"\u003epellets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003eF\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/collections\/frozen-fish-food\" title=\"Frozen Fish Food Pet City\"\u003erozen foods\u003c\/a\u003e such as daphnia and brine shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003eOccasional live foods for conditioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3102\"\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once or twice daily in small portions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Product Photo is for reference on, Exact size and colour may vary, if required, please feel free to contact us for exact photos prior to purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Fish","offers":[{"title":"x1","offer_id":52098945646964,"sku":"BlackRam","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/1675\/8644\/files\/Dark_Knight_Ram_Dwarf.webp?v=1767475392","url":"https:\/\/petcity.co.nz\/products\/dark-knight-ram-dwarf-cichlid","provider":"Pet City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}