LONG FIN BLUE GERMAN RAMS regular

The ram cichlid is a popular cichlid for the tropical freshwater, community aquarium although it is not necessarily the easiest cichlid to maintain in many situations.This is because the species is often kept with other fish that are more assertive, aggressive or overly active The species is innately shy and is best kept with passive dither fish, such as neon or cardinal tetras.[The species will readily exhibit breeding behaviours in water of pH 5.0-6.5, though softer water encourages more regular spawning.It is easier to maintain the species in larger aquaria as the species is intolerant of common aquarium pollutants such as nitrate. The aquarium should be decorated to mimic the natural environment and is best decorated with several densely planted regions of aquatic plants, separated by open water.The species is prone to filial cannibalism of its brood if distressed.As the water must be free of pollutants, aquarium filtration is important, though water movement should not be extreme. Removing and replacing small amounts of water assists with minimizing the quantities of these pollutants and should be conducted regularly. Numerous strains of M. ramirezi have been developed in Asia for the fishkeeping hobby. These include numerous xanthistic forms, known as gold rams, along with larger, high-bodied and long-finned varieties. This mutation is recognised by the long flowing fins