{"product_id":"black-ramirezi","title":"Dwarf Cichlid - Black Ram","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDwarf Cichlid – Black Ram\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Ram\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking color variety of the popular Ram Cichlid, known for its deep dark coloration, compact body, and interesting personality. With its bold appearance and manageable size, it can make an attractive centerpiece fish in a well-maintained freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐟 Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Ram \/ Black Ramirezi \/ Ram Cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf Cichlid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep black to dark gray, often with subtle iridescent blue or metallic highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–7 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful, but may become territorial when breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom to middle levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Aquarium Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Rams do best in a \u003cstrong\u003emature, stable freshwater aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent water quality. Provide plenty of plants, driftwood, rocks, and small hiding areas while maintaining open space for swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 liters or larger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e27–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good biological filtration with stable water parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍽️ Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Rams are omnivorous and benefit from a varied, high-quality diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable foods include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality micro pellets and granules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen or live Artemia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloodworms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther appropriately sized frozen foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA varied diet helps support healthy growth, coloration, and overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐠 Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Rams can be kept in a peaceful community aquarium with appropriately sized, non-aggressive fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther peaceful community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive or highly territorial species. When breeding, a pair may become more protective of their spawning area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain \u003cstrong\u003eclean, stable water conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the aquarium warm and well oxygenated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a varied and nutritious diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd plants, rocks, and driftwood for shelter and territorial boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid sudden changes in temperature or water parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf keeping a pair, provide adequate space for both fish to establish a territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📦 Shipping Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish are carefully packed to help ensure safe transportation. It is normal for fish to temporarily show reduced coloration or activity after shipping. Their color and behavior should gradually return to normal after acclimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Black Ram is an excellent choice for aquarists looking for a compact dwarf cichlid with a distinctive dark appearance and engaging behavior.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Pet","offers":[{"title":"1 ram 3cm unsexed","offer_id":50500069621830,"sku":"BLR100-04","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/microaquaticshop.com.au\/products\/black-ramirezi","provider":"Micro Aquatic Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}