Description
Netherlands Ram – A Rare Beauty with Grace and Color
The Netherlands Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) is a selectively bred variant of the popular ram cichlid, celebrated for its vibrant coloration, elegant finnage, and peaceful nature. Bred for enhanced beauty and symmetry, Netherlands Rams often feature a brilliant blend of electric blue, gold, and subtle pastel hues that shimmer with iridescence under aquarium lighting.
Perfect for community tanks, this dwarf cichlid is known for its gentle temperament and manageable size. It thrives in warm, soft water environments with live plants, gentle filtration, and peaceful tank mates. With proper care, Netherlands Rams become interactive and captivating additions to any aquascape.
Key Features:
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Coloration: Bright and vivid blend of blues, golds, and iridescent tones
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Temperament: Peaceful and shy—well-suited for community aquariums
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Size: Typically grows up to 2–2.5 inches
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Tank Requirements: Minimum 20 gallons, soft warm water, and plenty of plants or hiding spots
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Diet: Omnivorous—enjoys flakes, micro-pellets, and live/frozen foods
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Compatibility: Excellent with peaceful species like tetras, rasboras, and Corydoras
Elegant, colorful, and calm, the Netherlands Ram is a perfect choice for aquarists looking to add a touch of refinement and beauty to their 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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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
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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