German Red Care Guide
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
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Bioload Score
2200
PeacefulAdvanced
- Max Size
- 7 cm / 2.8"
- Temperature
- 26–30°C (79–86°F)
- pH Range
- 5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 60L (16 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivorous micropredator that eats small aquatic invertebrates, insect larvae, crustaceans and plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small tetras, pencilfish, Corydoras and small peaceful loricariids with similar water requirements.
Good to Know
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi is commonly called the German Red because this selectively bred colour form was developed from the German Blue Ram.
Gender Differences
Males are usually larger with more extended dorsal-fin rays, while females often have a fuller body and a pink or violet belly, especially when mature.
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