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Use fine sand, dim lighting and floating plants to reduce timidity. Pairs are substrate spawners that guard eggs on flat stones; males are larger with a longer dorsal spine, females show a rosy belly. Settled, well-fed Gold Rams glow beautifully over dark substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64680664334713,"sku":"STF-RAM-GOLD","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-RAM-GOLD.png?v=1790096843"},{"product_id":"bolivian-ram-mikrogeophagus-altispinosa-3cm","title":"Bolivian Ram Mikrogeophagus Altispinosa 3cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bolivian Ram is a hardy dwarf cichlid with a golden-yellow front fading to olive, a bold eye bar and dark flank spot, and red-edged fins flecked with iridescent blue. It comes from the upper Rio Madeira basin of Bolivia and Brazil. It suits peaceful, sand-bottomed planted community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 8 cm (3 in); males slightly larger and more colourful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 4–6 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Upper Rio Madeira basin, Bolivia and Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Tributaries, oxbows and lakes with sand or mud beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Omnivorous, sand-sifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia, grindal worms, sinking pellets, quality flake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Feed once or twice daily; sinking foods reach them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Tetras, pencilfish, Corydoras, Otocinclus, peaceful rasboras, small groups of its own kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Fast greedy feeders, fin-nippers and aggressive cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Docile by cichlid standards; bluffs rather than bites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Pairs defend a breeding site with mock charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Beginner to Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Poor food competitor; needs sand and stable water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft and slightly acidic to neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 24–28°C (75–82°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 1–10 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 100 litres for a pair; larger for groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTougher than the Blue Ram and happy at normal tropical temperatures, this is the easier Ram to keep long term. Give it fine sand to sift, flat stones and caves for spawning, and make sure food reaches it past faster fish. Biparental substrate spawners, pairs guard eggs that hatch in 2 to 3 days. Its habit of charging and stopping short is bluff, not violence, and its character grows on everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64680664465785,"sku":"STF-RAM-BOLIVIAN","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-RAM-BOLIVIAN.png?v=1790096842"},{"product_id":"electric-blue-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-3cm","title":"Electric Blue Ram Mikrogeophagus Ramirezi 3cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Electric Blue Ram is a captive-bred colour form of the Ram Cichlid, covered from nose to tail in glowing metallic blue. It is a small, gentle dwarf cichlid from the Orinoco llanos of Venezuela and Colombia that sifts sand for hours. It suits a warm, softwater community with calm tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 5–6 cm (2–2.5 in); males slightly larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 2–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Orinoco basin, Venezuela and Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Warm, shaded savannah pools and streams with leaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Omnivorous, sifts substrate for food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp, sinking granules, micro pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Small feeds twice daily; sinking foods reach them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Small tetras, pencilfish, corydoras, otocinclus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Boisterous or nippy fish, larger cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Peaceful and shy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Pairs defend a small spawning patch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Needs warm, very clean, stable water; poor competitor for food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft and acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 26–30°C (79–86°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 5.0–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 1–10 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 60 litres for a pair; add dither fish in larger tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRams are short-lived and unforgiving of cool or neglected water, so a mature tank, frequent small water changes and warmth are the real commitment. Use fine sand, dim lighting and floating plants to reduce timidity. Pairs are substrate spawners that guard eggs on flat stones; males are larger with a longer dorsal spine, females show a rosy belly. Settled, well-fed Rams are among the most charming small cichlids available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64680665252217,"sku":"STF-RAM-ELEC-BLUE","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-RAM-ELEC-BLUE.png?v=1790096850"},{"product_id":"black-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-3cm","title":"Black Ram Mikrogeophagus Ramirezi 3cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Ram, also sold as the Dark Knight Ram, is a line-bred Ram Cichlid with a velvety black body lit by metallic blue highlights on the fins and flanks. Its wild ancestors come from the Orinoco basin. It suits calm, mature, planted tanks with gentle companions and warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 5–6 cm (2–2.4 in); males slightly larger with longer fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 2–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Aquarium bred; ancestors from Orinoco basin, Venezuela and Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Warm, slow, soft-water pools and streams with sandy beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Omnivorous, sand-sifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia, grindal worms, sinking micro pellets, quality flake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Small feeds twice daily; sinking foods suit their bottom sifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Small tetras, pencilfish, Corydoras, Otocinclus, peaceful rasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Boisterous, fast-feeding or fin-nipping fish and other cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Peaceful and shy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Pairs defend a small breeding territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Sensitive to water quality; line-bred forms can be delicate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft and acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 26–30°C (79–86°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 5.0–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 1–10 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 60 litres per pair; larger for groups or community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature, stable tank with warm, soft water and frequent small water changes is essential; this strain is delicate about water quality. Provide fine sand for sifting, subdued light, floating plants and flat stones. Biparental substrate spawners: the male guards eggs and fry while the female patrols the territory edge. Sturdy plants are safer than delicate ones. 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Peaceful and charming, it adds color and character to planted community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eNative to the Orinoco River basin in Venezuela and Colombia. Prefers slow-moving streams and floodplain areas with soft substrates, leaf litter, and dense vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eOmnivorous. Accepts high-quality flakes, micro-pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia), and small live foods. A varied diet enhances coloration and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"886\"\u003ePeaceful. Compatible with small, non-aggressive species such as tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and other dwarf cichlids. Avoid large or aggressive fish.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eAggression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eLow to moderate. Territorial during breeding but generally peaceful in well-planted tanks with sufficient space.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eIntermediate. 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Peaceful yet charismatic, it is a standout species for planted aquariums and community setups.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"371\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eNative to the Orinoco River basin in Venezuela and Colombia. Inhabits slow-moving streams and flooded areas with soft substrates, leaf litter, and plenty of vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eOmnivorous. Accepts high-quality flakes, micro-pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia), and small live foods. A varied diet promotes bright coloration and optimal health.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"941\"\u003ePeaceful. Suitable for community tanks with small, non-aggressive species such as tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and dwarf cichlids. Avoid large or aggressive fish.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4 data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eAggression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eLow to moderate. 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