Description
German Blue Ram – Vivid Color and Gentle Personality in a Compact Size
The German Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) is a brilliantly colored dwarf cichlid, renowned for its electric blue body, golden-yellow head, and vibrant red eyes. This selectively bred variant of the wild ram cichlid is a favorite among aquarists for its dazzling appearance, peaceful temperament, and compatibility with community tanks.
Native to the warm, slow-moving waters of the Orinoco River basin, the German Ram thrives in well-maintained aquariums with stable water parameters, soft substrate, and plenty of plants or hiding spots. Despite their striking look, they are calm and social fish that pair well with other peaceful species.
Key Features:
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Coloration: Iridescent electric blue body with yellow head, black markings, and red eyes
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Temperament: Peaceful and interactive—ideal for community aquariums
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Size: Grows up to 2.5–3 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 20 gallons with warm, soft water and good filtration
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Diet: Omnivorous—enjoys quality flakes, micro-pellets, and frozen/live foods
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Compatibility: Great with peaceful tank mates like tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, and other small non-aggressive fish
With its eye-catching colors and gentle nature, the German Blue Ram is the perfect choice for aquarists seeking a compact, colorful centerpiece that brings life and balance to any freshwater aquarium.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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