{"product_id":"electric-blue-ram-dwarf-cichlid","title":"Electric Blue Ram Dwarf Cichlid","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eE\u003c\/strong\u003electric Blue Ram is a selectively bred colour morph of the German Blue Ram, prized for its intense neon-blue coloration and peaceful nature. This dwarf cichlid is a standout feature fish for well-maintained freshwater aquariums and is especially popular in planted and aquascaped tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eElectric Blue Rams are sensitive to water quality and thrive best in stable, warm, soft water conditions. When cared for correctly, they display excellent colour, gentle behaviour, and fascinating cichlid personality traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"839\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"969\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"969\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, laterally compressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eColouration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense electric blue across the body with darker facial markings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eMales may have slightly elongated dorsal fin rays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eFemales are rounder when mature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 years\u003c\/p\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\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eSwimming Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom to mid levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eSocial Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept in pairs or peaceful community tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild; may defend territory during breeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26–30°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–8 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft substrate, driftwood, rocks, and dense planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eTank Cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eElectric Blue Rams are omnivorous and require a varied, high-quality diet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003ePremium micro pellets or granules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eFrozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eLive foods (occasionally)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eHigh-quality flakes for variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003eFeed small amounts 1–2 times daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eSuitable Tank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003ePeaceful 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data-end=\"2307\"\u003eAggressive cichlids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003eLarge predatory fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003eFin-nipping species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003eSpawning Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substrate spawner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003eBreeding Behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs 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data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003eStable parameters are essential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003eRequires warmer water than many community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003eBest suited to experienced aquarists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\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 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