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I have two blue rams and I think they're fairly hardy.joan said:That is a lovely fish! I nominate it for fish of the month . What water conditions do they require, are they suitable for the beginner?
Name: Papiliochromis ramirezi
size=5cm pH=6.8 GH=7 Temp=27 degrees centigradeOrigin: Colombia, Venezuela
The Blue ram is indeed one of the most peaceful and beautiful cichlids of all. They are dwarf cichlids . . . of many enchanting colours but . . . most . . . lack these amazing colours. Even a gold strain of the ram has been developed. . . males are more colourful than the females. . . As far as water is concerned - it has to be perfect or close to it. These fish have a bad reputation to die, they only live for 2 years or if you're lucky, maybe 3 years. They must have clean and crystal clear water with an acidic pH and it also must be soft. Rams are very, very delicate so only the advanced aquarists are experienced enough to look after them well. Note that rams don't take to medications well and prefer to be in a species tank with driftwood and amazon sword plants. Contributed by Carlos