{"product_id":"german-black-ram-dwarf-cichlid-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-locally-bred","title":"German Black Ram Dwarf Cichlid (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) - Locally Bred!","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* For the safety of our animals, we now ship \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003elive fish\u003c\/span\u003e exclusively via UPS Next Day Air.  If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout *\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis very new and rare color variety is in very high demand and we have very healthy LOCALLY bred specimens! The black coloration intensifies as this variety matures.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe German Black Ram Cichlid (\u003cem\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/em\u003e) is a very new and very rare variant of its species. This particular variant is known for the much higher amount of black coloration that is displayed in both males and females. Rams and other dwarf cichlids are very popular among aquarists due to their vivid coloration, small size, and interesting personalities. Most dwarf cichlids are much less aggressive than most larger cichlids. The German Black Ram Cichlid is not known to breed true, and is initially more delicate and reportedly somewhat more aggressive than most other color varieties of its species. These factors are all contributors to its rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe German Black Ram Cichlid will thrive in an aquarium with a sandy substrate and plenty of refuge such as clay pots, driftwood, and rock formations. It is an excellent candidate for the planted aquarium, but it also needs a fair amount of open space. This cichlid is generally compatible with other peaceful fish as long as it has plenty of space. Territoriality is typically at its peak during spawning.  Dwarf shrimp and other small, delicate invertebrates should not be kept with the German Black Ram Cichlid, but more durable, larger shrimp and snails could possibly make good tankmates in a large enough aquarium. If spawning is desired, tankmates of other species should be kept to a minimum or avoided altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFeeding is simple for the unfussy German Black Ram Cichlid. High-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods will all be readily accepted. Quality and variety are the keys to a diet that will ensure that this fish maintains optimal health and coloration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe are offering sub-adult specimens of this magnificent variety. They are already displaying superb coloration. We are not currently offering sexed specimens, but may do so in the future if possible.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher black coloration in both males and females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy with plenty of personality once established in the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossible to breed in the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with many other species in a spacious tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in the planted aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eTemperature\u003c\/u\u003e:  78.8° - 86° F (26° - 30° C), although 82\u003cspan\u003e°+ F (28°+ C) is optimal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003epH\u003c\/u\u003e:  6.0 - 7.5, tank-bred specimens are more flexible regarding pH level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eKH\u003c\/u\u003e:  0 - 10 KH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/u\u003e:  20-30 gallons for a small group, but a larger aquarium should be used for a community of several species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE GUIDELINES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eDiet\u003c\/u\u003e:  Carnivorous. A variety of high-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods is necessary for optimal health and coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eSocial behavior\u003c\/u\u003e:  Congregates loosely in groups. Males can be territorial when attempting to spawn and females are very protective of their eggs during spawning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eOrigin\u003c\/u\u003e:  Tank-bred, but indigenous to South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eAverage adult size\u003c\/u\u003e:  1.4 – 1.6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eAverage purchase size\u003c\/u\u003e:  1 – 1.2 inches (2.5 – 3 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll Aquatic Arts brand plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee, plus free email support!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"1 Fish","offer_id":49069627768985,"sku":"xmp1790042806296","price":25.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 3","offer_id":49069627801753,"sku":"uph1790042806297","price":60.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 6","offer_id":49069627834521,"sku":"wcx1790042806298","price":140.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 9","offer_id":49069627867289,"sku":"pbq1790042806299","price":184.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 12","offer_id":49069627900057,"sku":"siq1790042806300","price":239.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Longfin Variant","offer_id":49069627932825,"sku":"gwv1790042806301","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Longfin Variants","offer_id":49069627965593,"sku":"ska1790042806302","price":98.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Longfin Variants","offer_id":49069627998361,"sku":"yow1790042806303","price":214.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/german-black-ram-dwarf-cichlid-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi---locally-bred_1.jpg?v=1790042810","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/german-black-ram-dwarf-cichlid-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-locally-bred","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}