Gold Head Neon Blue Ram Care Guide
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
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Bioload Score
7600
Semi-AggressiveAdvanced
- Max Size
- 5 cm / 2"
- Temperature
- 26–29°C (78–85°F)
- pH Range
- 5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous, accepting small meaty foods, crustaceans, insect larvae and quality prepared foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small tetras, pencilfish, Corydoras and other calm South American community fish that tolerate warm water.
Good to Know
The Gold Head Neon Blue Ram is a selectively bred colour form of Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, a small cichlid famous for its vivid blue iridescence and attentive biparental care.
Gender Differences
Males are usually larger with more extended dorsal and anal fins, while females often have a pinker abdomen and a shorter, rounder body.
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