Electric Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi (var.)

Electric Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi (var.)) — Intermediate care, Peaceful, under Cichlid. Minimum tank in the app: 15.9 US gal min; aim for 81–86°F and pH 5.5–7. Details below match the app.

Care levelIntermediate

TemperamentPeaceful

Min tank size15.9 US gal min

pH range5.5–7

Temperature81–86°F

Max size2.4 in (6.0 cm)

Captive lifespan5–10 years

SchoolingNo

Captive lifespan reflects typical experience in a home aquarium, not maximum recorded age; genetics, sourcing, and care vary.

Natural distribution

South America (tank-bred variant)

South America

Regional colours match the stocking calculator’s origin map.

Electric Blue Ram Tank Setup

Plan for at least 15.9 US gal min of water—that is the minimum in our database for a workable setup, not a challenge to crowd fish. Aim to hold 81–86°F and pH 5.5–7 without daily drama. These fish use the Mid/Bottom zone most, so put wood, plants, or open water there accordingly.

What Do Electric Blue Rams Eat?

We record diet as Omnivore (micro foods). Offer a few food types that match—dry, frozen, or gel—and swap now and then. One flake every day for a year is how dull color and gut trouble creep in.

Electric Blue Ram Tank Mates

Temperament in the data: Peaceful. Requires higher temperatures than most community fish (27-30C) - incompatible with cool-water species. More sensitive than standard Blue Ram due to selective breeding; requires pristine water quality and established tank. Keep nitrates very low. Plug your full stock list into the stocking calculator—single-species compatibility scores are hints, not a whole-tank verdict.

Are Electric Blue Rams Good for Beginners?

We rate this as intermediate. Budget time for testing, maintenance, and watching behaviour if the water looks fine but the fish do not. If this would be your very first tank, start with something more forgiving and come back to this one.