Powder Blue Ram (pair)

Powder Blue Ram is a selectively bred color variety of the Ram Cichlid (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi), known for its pale powder-blue to neon-blue body, often combined with a yellowish head and blue fins. It is a small, attractive dwarf cichlid suitable for a carefully maintained planted aquarium.

Quick overview:

• Type: South American dwarf cichlid
• Adult size: About 5–7 cm
• Temperament: Generally peaceful, but territorial when spawning
• Tank: Around 75 L / 20 gal or larger for a pair
• Temperature: Approximately 27–30°C
• pH: Around 5.5–7.0
• Diet: Quality micro-pellets, flakes, frozen/live foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms
• Aquascape: Fine sand, plants, driftwood, rocks and small caves for shelter
• Tankmates: Peaceful, similarly sized fish that tolerate warm water
• Breeding: Forms pairs and lays eggs on flat surfaces; parents may guard the eggs and fry.

Powder Blue Rams are more sensitive to poor water quality and sudden changes than many community fish, so a mature, stable aquarium with excellent filtration and regular water changes is important.

Best feature: their soft powder-blue coloration gives them a beautiful, almost pastel appearance while retaining the interesting behavior of a ram cichlid.