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German blue ram
Selectively bredCommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Electric blue

A variant of German blue ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)

Electric blue

Representative German blue ramphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

A selectively-bred line saturated in solid neon blue over most of the body, masking the wild barring. Created by line-breeding the most blue-flecked wild rams.

Keeper tips for this variant

The heavy inbreeding behind the blue can bring spinal/deformity and shortened lifespan — pick active, straight-spined individuals and don't expect the longevity of a wild ram.

This page covers the Electric blue variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: German blue ram

Other Cichlids variants

Wild / German blueGold / GoldenBalloonLong-fin