{"id":5962,"date":"2026-02-17T06:35:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/gold-balloon-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-4cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T06:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:35:10","slug":"gold-balloon-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-4cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=gold-balloon-ram-mikrogeophagus-ramirezi-4cm","title":{"rendered":"Gold Balloon Ram Mikrogeophagus Ramirezi 4cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"74\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"72\">Gold Balloon Ram (<em data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"49\">Mikrogeophagus ramirezi<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"95\"><strong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"93\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"324\">The Gold Balloon Ram is a captivating freshwater dwarf cichlid, featuring a rounded \u201cballoon\u201d body shape and striking golden-yellow coloration. Peaceful and charming, it adds color and character to planted community aquariums.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"343\"><strong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"341\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"512\">Native to the Orinoco River basin in Venezuela and Colombia. Prefers slow-moving streams and floodplain areas with soft substrates, leaf litter, and dense vegetation.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"532\"><strong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"530\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"710\">Omnivorous. Accepts high-quality flakes, micro-pellets, frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia), and small live foods. A varied diet enhances coloration and vitality.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"733\"><strong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"731\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"886\">Peaceful. Compatible with small, non-aggressive species such as tetras, rasboras, corydoras, and other dwarf cichlids. Avoid large or aggressive fish.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"909\"><strong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"907\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1024\">Low to moderate. Territorial during breeding but generally peaceful in well-planted tanks with sufficient space.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1053\"><strong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1051\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1144\">Intermediate. Requires stable, clean water conditions for health and vibrant coloration.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1173\"><strong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1171\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1397\">\n<li data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1220\">\n<p data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1220\"><strong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1192\">Temperature:<\/strong> 78\u00b0F \u2013 85\u00b0F (25\u00b0C \u2013 29\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1242\">\n<p data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1242\"><strong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1230\">pH:<\/strong> 5.5 \u2013 6.8<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1270\">\n<p data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1270\"><strong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1258\">Hardness:<\/strong> 1 \u2013 6 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1397\">\n<p data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1397\"><strong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1283\">Notes:<\/strong> Provide sandy substrate, driftwood, and dense plants for hiding and breeding. Gentle water flow is recommended.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1598\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Vibrant, peaceful, and visually stunning, the Gold Balloon Ram (<em data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1488\">Mikrogeophagus ramirezi<\/em>) is ideal for aquarists seeking a charming and colorful dwarf cichlid for planted freshwater community tanks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gold Balloon Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) Overview The Gold Balloon Ram is a captivating freshwater dwarf cichlid, featuring a rounded \u201cballoon\u201d body shape and striking golden-yellow coloration. Peaceful and charming, it adds color and character to planted community aquariums. Origin Native to the Orinoco River basin in Venezuela and Colombia. 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