{"id":1260,"date":"2026-02-16T22:40:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/assorted-balloon-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-4cm\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T18:55:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T18:55:31","slug":"assorted-balloon-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-4cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=assorted-balloon-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-4cm","title":{"rendered":"Assorted Balloon Ram Mikrogeophagus Ramirezi 4cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview: <\/strong>\u2028The Balloon Ram is a vibrant and captivating freshwater fish, known for its unique round body shape and bright colors, making it a popular choice for aquarists. With their peaceful nature and charming personalities, they thrive in community tanks and bring a splash of color to any aquarium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin: <\/strong>\u2028Originally from the slow-moving rivers and streams of the Orinoco River Basin in Venezuela and Colombia, the Balloon Ram has been selectively bred to achieve its distinctive rounded shape and vivid coloration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding: <\/strong>\u2028Balloon Rams are omnivorous and require a varied diet. They thrive on high-quality flakes or pellets, supplemented with live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and vegetable matter to ensure optimal health and coloration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates: <\/strong>\u2028Ideal tank mates include small, peaceful fish such as tetras, rasboras, and other community fish. It&#8217;s important to avoid larger or aggressive species that may intimidate or harm the Balloon Rams.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression: <\/strong>\u2028Generally peaceful, Balloon Rams can exhibit mild territorial behavior, especially during breeding. Providing plenty of hiding spots and visual barriers will help minimize any potential aggression.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level: <\/strong>\u2028This species is suitable for beginner to intermediate aquarists, as they are relatively easy to care for with the right conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 78-85\u00b0F (25-29\u00b0C)<br \/>\n<strong>pH:<\/strong> 6.0-7.5<br \/>\n<strong>Hardness:<\/strong> 5-15 dGH<br \/>\n<strong>Tank Size:<\/strong> Minimum 20 gallons<\/p>\n<p>With proper care and attention, Balloon Rams can live for several years, offering beauty and character to your aquarium!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview: \u2028The Balloon Ram is a vibrant and captivating freshwater fish, known for its unique round body shape and bright colors, making it a popular choice for aquarists. With their peaceful nature and charming personalities, they thrive in community tanks and bring a splash of color to any aquarium. Origin: \u2028Originally from the slow-moving rivers [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1259,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[92,89],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1260","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-ram-cichlid","7":"product_cat-tropical-assorted","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/1260","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1259"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=1260"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=1260"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=1260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}