Exotic Blue knight Ram ( pair)

The Exotic Blue Knight Ram is a selectively bred color variety of the German Blue Ram, a small South American dwarf cichlid prized for its striking metallic blue coloration and peaceful nature.

• Scientific name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
• Common name: Exotic Blue Knight Ram
• Family: Cichlidae
• Origin: Captive-bred ornamental strain (the wild species is native to the Orinoco River basin in Venezuela and Colombia)
• Adult size: 5–7 cm (2–3 inches)
• Lifespan: 2–4 years with proper care
• Temperament: Generally peaceful, but territorial during breeding
• Tank level: Middle to bottom

Aquarium Care

• Minimum tank size: 60 litres (15 gallons) for a pair
• Temperature: 27–30°C
• pH: 5.5–7.0
• Water hardness: Soft to moderately soft (1–8 dGH)
• Aquascaping: Provide fine sand substrate, driftwood, caves, and live plants to create hiding places.

Diet

They are omnivores and thrive on a varied diet:

• High-quality micro pellets or granules
• Frozen foods such as bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp
• Live foods offered occasionally to enhance coloration and breeding condition

Tank Mates

Suitable companions include:

• Small tetras such as Cardinal Tetra and Rummy-nose Tetra
• Corydoras catfish
• Small rasboras
• Peaceful dwarf cichlids in larger aquariums

Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping fish and large predatory species.

Breeding

Blue Knight Rams are substrate spawners. A bonded pair lays eggs on flat stones or broad leaves. Both parents may guard the eggs and fry, although some captive-bred strains may show reduced parental instincts.

Special Considerations

This variety can be more sensitive to poor water quality than many community fish. Stable warm temperatures, regular water changes, and a mature aquarium are important for long-term success. It is best suited to aquarists with some experience maintaining consistent water conditions.

Their iridescent blue body, elegant finnage, and relatively small size make Exotic Blue Knight Rams a popular centerpiece fish for planted tropical aquariums.