How much does a German blue ram cost?

The German Blue Ram Cichlid is quite common in the aquarium trade and are easily found in pet shops. You can find them for a modest price of about $7-8.

Should German blue rams be kept in pairs?

Except during spawning season, blue rams are a peaceful species of fish. They should be kept in pairs – with the base 30 gallons to start and 10 more gallons per pair after that – and should be kept in a peaceful fish tank with other non-aggressive fish.

Is German blue ram Hardy?

The German blue ram is not a fish for beginners, despite its irresistible charm and peaceful nature. It’s well-known in the hobby that these dwarf cichlids are not hardy; they are extremely sensitive to fluctuating water parameters and conditions and easily become sick.

What size tank do German blue rams need?

twenty gallons
The German Blue Ram will reach a length of three inches, and live up to five years in captivity. As an individual, the German Blue Ram may only require an aquarium of twenty gallons. As a pair, the German Blue Ram should be kept in twenty-nine gallons, or more.

Can a German blue ram live with Betta?

Betta Fish Bettas are some of the most popular fish in the world and one that does well as a German Blue Ram tank mate. German Blue Rams aren’t major fin nippers but Barbs and larger Tetras often do so. Female Bettas and wild-type Bettas may be a better choice if your Rams are a little more aggressive!

Do German blue rams jump?

Registered. It may not be a typical behavior but most all fish have the ability to be jumpers.

Can Blue Rams live with bettas?

Why does German blue ram lose color?

The most common experience with them is that they simply “waste away”. Your ram cichlid’s abdomen might become sunken or it might have already been sunken when you bought it. Those bright colors you saw at the store will also start to fade, which is another indicator that your fish is deteriorating.

Are German blue rams fin nippers?

German Blue Rams aren’t major fin nippers but Barbs and larger Tetras often do so. Female Bettas and wild-type Bettas may be a better choice if your Rams are a little more aggressive!