{"product_id":"electric-blue-ram-balloon-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-2-5cm","title":"Electric Blue Ram (Balloon) (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) 2-5cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"nta-title\"\u003eElectric Blue Ram (Balloon) (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi – Electric Variation)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nta-tagline\"\u003eIntense blue centrepiece cichlid for stable, well-maintained aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Quick Facts --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~5–6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60L+ recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🔴 Moderate–Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful (territorial when breeding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest kept:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Is this for you --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔️ Good if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a high-impact centrepiece fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a stable, established aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can maintain consistent water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are comfortable with sensitive species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❌ Avoid if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour tank is newly set up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a beginner or forgiving fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have fluctuating water parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou keep aggressive or highly active fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Why this fish --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric Blue Rams are a selectively bred variation known for their intense, metallic blue coloration across the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are often chosen as a standout display fish in planted aquariums due to their colour and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Common mistakes --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box nta-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon mistakes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssuming they are as hardy as standard community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding them to immature tanks → high mortality risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping in unstable or fluctuating water conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderestimating sensitivity due to selective breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping with aggressive or fast-moving fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Care --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare made simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26–30°C (warm water preferred)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality pellets, frozen foods, varied diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest kept:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, plants, hiding areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very stable, clean, low fluctuation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Pair with --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePair with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality micro pellets \/ frozen foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine sand substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants and driftwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful, slow-moving community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Insight --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTA Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElectric Blue Rams are often more sensitive than standard German Blue Rams. Stable water conditions and proper setup are critical for success.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre Electric Blue Rams beginner-friendly?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are best suited to experienced hobbyists or stable, well-established tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre they more sensitive than German Blue Rams?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften yes, depending on the breeding line. They require very stable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre they aggressive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally peaceful, but may show territorial behaviour when breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy do they die easily in new tanks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are highly sensitive to water instability and fluctuations common in new setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat temperature do they need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey prefer warmer water, typically between 26–30°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AI Rams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43186478612689,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5771\/2849\/files\/ElectricBlueRamBalloon.png?v=1784181369","url":"https:\/\/nanotanksaustralia.com.au\/products\/electric-blue-ram-balloon-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-2-5cm","provider":"Nano Tanks Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}