German Balloon Ram (Microgeophagus ramirezi) 3cm Show
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Description
xRam Cichlid
✅ Size: 3 cm
✅ The Ram is a very colorful fish, will make your tank more atractive.
Care
The Ram is a tank-bred colour strain of the Ram. In the wild, Rams are known from the Colombian and Venezuelan Llanos of the Orinoco River drainage. The Llanos is a vast, periodically flooded tropical grassland plain with an astonishing biodiversity and its own well defined weather comprising dry and rainy seasons. Rams are a peaceful, but delicate dwarf cichlid species that are recommended for experienced aquarists. The home aquarium should contain soft, acidic water and be biologically mature before these fishes are added. Ideally there will be dark substrate and dense planting, with plenty of hiding places/territories amongst rocks, driftwood, upturned flower pots, coconut shells etc. Floating plant cover could be used to help diffuse the light. Peat filtration and the addition of dried Indian Almond Leaves (Terminalia catappa) would be beneficial to help create the favoured conditions. Filtration should be efficient, but water movement gentle, and frequent partial water changes should be carried out in order to keep nitrate at a minimum (essential for the successful keeping of this species). Rams are best maintained as a male-female pair in a peaceful community setting, and should not be housed with any aggressive species which may bully them. Small groups of Rams can be kept together, but you may find that certain fish pair off, and when breeding, they can become a little territorial towards others. Tankmates should be small and peaceful and good companions could include Corydoras catfish, hatchetfish, pencilfish, small tetras, and suckermouth catfish.
✅Feeding
Flake, micropellets, small frozen foods such as bloodworm, white mosquito larvae, vitamin-enriched brineshrimp and daphnia.
✅Breeding
To breed Rams, the aquarium water must be very soft (<5 dH) with a pH <7.0. The water temperature should be set at the high end of their preferred range. Females can lay up to 400 eggs (although 250 is a typical average sized brood), which both male and female will take turns in guarding and fanning with their pectoral fins. These eggs should hatch after 48-72 hours and the fry will become free-swimming after 5 days, at which stage they can be offered tiny foods such as infusoria and microworms, moving on to larger foodstuffs as they grow. The parent fish will herd the youngsters around the tank, protecting them from any potential predators. If you wish to ensure a high survival rate for your eggs/fry, it would be prudent to set up a dedicated breeding tank for this purpose.
✅ Tank set up:
The water parameters to best mimic the natural environment are as follows:
- Temperature: 78-85°F
- pH range: 6.0-7.5
- Water hardness: 6-14 dGH
- Moderate to subdued lighting
- Slow to moderate water current
A mix of gravel and sand can be used as a substrate. You can also add some large rocks for decoration.
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Note:
We can’t ship Livestock and Live Plants to WA and TAS due to State Restrictions. Kindly check out our DOA and other policies before purchase!!
What to Expect from Us
All Aquatic plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee!!
Shipping and DOAs Policy
xImportant Notes:
Our goal is to use the fastest delivery service possible, although the shipping fee may be higher, we always want our customers to be satisfied and make sure the livestock arrives at your door safe and healthy.
** DOA POLICY UPDATED AUGUST 02 2023
- For any livestock, you have in your order. If there is any dead problem during transportation. You can send us an email and the video of you receiving the package, if there is more than 50% damage, we will send a replacement, and if less than 50% we will send store credit.
** Area do not ship.
- Western Australia.
- Tasmania.
- Northern Territory.
** Shipping Unit.
- Startrack premium for livestock and Auspost for others.
- StarTrack Company - StarTrack best courier in Australia (StarTrack Courier Service company of Australia's post office).
- Auspost – Australia Post (Australia's national postal service provider).
- We only ship from Monday to Wednesday.
- Any orders you make from noon Wednesday onward will be processed the next Monday.
- All orders from Monday to noon of Wednesday will be shipped out in the same week.
- For any livestock you have in your order, we will ship them via express services such as Toll and Startrack Premium. This will usually take 24 - 48 hours to reach you. (after leaving our workshop)
** How long is the shipping time for livestock?
- Shipping time is 24-48 hours for live goods.
** For other shipping.
- If you choose express shipping will be 1-3 days for business and 5-7 days for standard shipping.
Micro Aquatic Care Instructions
xOur shop always delivers healthy shrimp and fish with the best color of their own.
However, the shrimp and fish you receive may be discolored and the reason of this issue is strong vibration during transportation and they're not be fed during the transport period
To handle this problem we highly recommend to you:
🚩Let the fish relax helps them adapt to any changes in water temperature in the tank. Also prevents pH shock - an imbalance between the water in the shop tank and your tank.
🚩Place the fish bag in a cool, corner, and dark place. Prevent the bag from being bumped, slipped, or dropped. This'll give your new fish a good recovery and acclimatization after a shaky ride from the shop to your home.
🚩Feed your old fish first to distract them, preventing them from bullying your new fish.
🚩Your new aquarium tank should have a pH of zero ammonia and chlorine before adding new fish.
🚩Turn off the lights, reduce the glare in the room, or limit the light entering the aquarium. This will help the new fish not be stressed.
- Providing them with excellent water quality, giving them a good environment, and feeding them.
- Fish that live in exceptional-quality water conditions shine brighter and are far more vibrant
- Use water conditioner
- A water conditioner is essential for a healthy tank and colorful, lively fish.
- Provide good filtration
- Perform weekly water changes
- Perform weekly maintenance
- Provide correct temperatures:
- Aquarium size
- Safe retreats
- Lighting
- Tank mates
- Species numbers
- Color Enhancing Fish Food
- Color Enhancing Vegetables, Fruit, Herbs, And Other Things:
- Bell peppers
- Bok choy
- Kale
- Winter squash
- Broccoli
- Collards
- Pumpkin
- Mustard greens
- Crushed and Powdered Herbs are a good diet supplement:
- Turmeric
- Garlic
- Basil
- Coriander
- Parsley
- Healthy social environment-Making sure the social environment is balanced
- Premium fish food – using a variety of foods provides your fish with essential vitamins and minerals, keeping them healthy
- Spirulina, for example, is a type of algae known to enhance pigment in fish naturally
- Bloodworms, brine shrimp, and krill are other natural color-enhancing foods.
- LED lighting – available in many color spectrums, LED lighting is another way of enhancing fish hue.
- Vitamin supplements – adding supplements to your fish diet can also help improve their coloring.
- Using the Art of Color to Enhance Fish Pigmentation in an Aquarium
- Contrasting colors in an aquarium is a great way to make the tank ‘pop’ with life and vitality
- Choosing the gravel, plants, and decorations for the tank
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