{"id":4455,"date":"2026-02-17T04:56:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/electric-blue-balloon-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-4cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T04:56:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T04:56:46","slug":"electric-blue-balloon-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-4cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=electric-blue-balloon-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-4cm","title":{"rendered":"Electric Blue Balloon Ram Mikrogeophagus Ramirezi 4cm"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Electric Blue Balloon Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Electric Blue Balloon Ram is a stunning freshwater dwarf cichlid, known for its vibrant electric blue coloration and rounded \u201cballoon\u201d body shape. Peaceful yet charismatic, it is a standout species for planted aquariums and community setups.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Native 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.<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Omnivorous. 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.<\/p>\n

Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Peaceful. Suitable for community tanks with small, non-aggressive species such as tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and dwarf cichlids. Avoid large or aggressive fish.<\/p>\n

Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Low to moderate. Territorial during breeding, especially around spawning sites, but generally peaceful in well-planted tanks.<\/p>\n

Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Intermediate. Sensitive to water quality and requires stable, well-maintained conditions for long-term health and vibrant coloration.<\/p>\n

Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    Temperature:<\/strong> 78\u00b0F \u2013 85\u00b0F (25\u00b0C \u2013 29\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    pH:<\/strong> 5.5 \u2013 6.8<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Hardness:<\/strong> 1 \u2013 6 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Notes:<\/strong> Provide soft, sandy substrate, driftwood, and dense plants to mimic natural habitat. Gentle water flow and regular maintenance are essential.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Vibrant, peaceful, and visually striking, the Electric Blue Balloon Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi<\/em>) is perfect for aquarists seeking a charismatic dwarf cichlid for planted freshwater community tanks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Electric Blue Balloon Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) Overview The Electric Blue Balloon Ram is a stunning freshwater dwarf cichlid, known for its vibrant electric blue coloration and rounded \u201cballoon\u201d body shape. Peaceful yet charismatic, it is a standout species for planted aquariums and community setups. Origin Native to the Orinoco River basin in Venezuela and Colombia. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4454,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[92],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-4455","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-ram-cichlid","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"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\/4455","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\/4454"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4455"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=4455"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=4455"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=4455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}