Description
Overview:
The Black Electric Blue Ram is a stunning color variant of the popular Ram Cichlid, displaying an iridescent blue body contrasted with deep black markings. Small, peaceful, and full of personality, they make a striking centerpiece in community aquariums.
Origin:
Bred in aquaculture, with wild ancestors from the Orinoco River Basin, South America.
Feeding:
Omnivores that thrive on high-quality micro pellets, flakes, and frozen/live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
Tank Mates:
Best with peaceful community fish like tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, and small plecos. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.
Aggression:
Generally peaceful, though pairs may become territorial during breeding.
Experience Level:
Recommended for intermediate aquarists — sensitive to water quality and best kept in stable, mature aquariums.
Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 78–85°F (25–29°C)
- pH: 6.0–7.5
- Hardness: 2–10 dGH
- Minimum Tank Size: 20+ gallons
Colorful, peaceful, and unique — the Black Electric Blue Ram is a perfect choice for aquarists seeking a showpiece dwarf cichlid.
DX courier delivery is £20 per livestock order.
Delivery is scheduled for your selected delivery date and typically arrives before 1pm.
There is no minimum or maximum order value.
Additional information:
- In-stock livestock orders will be processed and dispatched for delivery on the date selected on the cart/basket page.
- Available delivery days are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
- If any stock issues affect your chosen delivery date, we will contact you as soon as possible by email or telephone.
- Shipping for dry goods is charged separately from livestock delivery. Dry goods are dispatched according to our standard delivery policy.
- All livestock remains covered by our 7-day guarantee.