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German blue ram
Natural variantCommon in the tradeIntermediate to keep

Wild / German blue

A variant of German blue ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)

Wild / German blue

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

The base wild-type form with an iridescent blue-flecked body, golden nape, black eye-bar and a tall black dorsal spot. 'German blue' refers to the European-bred stock that holds the classic coloration.

Keeper tips for this variant

Buy from a quality breeder, not big-box stock — over-bred farm rams are notoriously fragile; keep them in soft, warm (28-30 C) water and they reward you with full color.

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

Other Cichlids variants

Electric blueGold / GoldenBalloonLong-fin