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German blue ram
Selectively bredCommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Gold / Golden

A variant of German blue ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)

Gold / Golden

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

A xanthic/leucistic line that is washed-out yellow-gold with reduced black markings and often red eyes. Selectively bred for the soft pastel look.

Keeper tips for this variant

Color is light-dependent — give a darker substrate and subdued lighting or the gold fades to a pale wash; same fragile water needs as other rams.

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

Other Cichlids variants

Wild / German blueElectric blueBalloonLong-fin