{"product_id":"german-gold-ram-dwarf-cichlid-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-var-gold-locally-bred","title":"German Gold Ram Dwarf Cichlid (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi var. \"Gold\"), 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\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis beautiful dwarf cichlid is a striking gold\/yellow variant of the ever-popular German Blue Ram! These specimens were bred locally just a few minutes from our facility.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe German Gold Ram Dwarf Cichlid (\u003cem\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003evar. “Gold”) is a striking variant of the ever-popular German Blue Ram Dwarf Cichlid. It has an overall bright yellow\/gold coloration that is adorned with neon blue and red highlights across many areas of its body. As with many dwarf cichlids, males generally boast the most intense coloration, especially during spawning. However, unlike many dwarf cichlid species, females are also extremely colorful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe German Gold Ram Dwarf 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 Gold Ram Dwarf 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\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFeeding is simple for the unfussy German Gold Ram Dwarf 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\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat We Like About This Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful bright gold-yellow coloration with neon blue specks and some red highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy with plenty of personality\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eTemperature\u003c\/u\u003e:  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e78.8° - 86° F (26° - 30° C), although 82\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°+ F (28°+ C) is optimal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003epH\u003c\/u\u003e:  6.0 - 7.0, tank-raised specimens are more flexible regarding pH level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eKH\u003c\/u\u003e:  2 – 15 KH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/u\u003e:  20 gallons for a pair, but a larger tank is required for a group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARE GUIDELINES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\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\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\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eOrigin\u003c\/u\u003e:  Tank-bred, but indigenous to South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eAverage adult size\u003c\/u\u003e:  2 inches (5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eAverage purchase size\u003c\/u\u003e:  1 – 1.5 inches (2.5 – 3.8 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: 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":"Group of 3","offer_id":49069833093273,"sku":"lot1790045303599","price":22.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 6","offer_id":49069833126041,"sku":"mqi1790045303600","price":43.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 9","offer_id":49069833158809,"sku":"kiu1790045303601","price":59.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 12","offer_id":49069833191577,"sku":"cat1790045303602","price":74.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/german-gold-ram-dwarf-cichlid-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-var-gold-locally-bred_1.jpg?v=1790045308","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/german-gold-ram-dwarf-cichlid-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-var-gold-locally-bred","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}