Gold Head Platinum Blue Ram

Gold Head Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)

Origin: Captive-bred colour variant of the German Blue Ram from the Orinoco Basin, South America.
Description: Bright gold head with iridescent blue body. Peaceful, colourful dwarf cichlid for planted community tanks.

🔹 Quick Care Guide

• Tank size: 40L+ for a pair

• Water temp: 26–30 °C

• pH: 6.0–7.0

• Hardness: Soft–moderate (2–12 dKH)

• Maintenance: Clean, stable water; weekly 20–30 % changes

🔹 Behaviour

• Temperament: Peaceful, mild territorial when breeding

• Social: Best kept as a bonded pair or small group

• Tankmates: Peaceful species – tetras, rasboras, corydoras

🔹 Diet

• Type: Omnivore

• Food: Quality flakes/pellets, frozen/live brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms

• Feed: Small amounts 1–2× daily

🔹 Breeding

• Spawning: On flat rocks or substrate

• Care: Both parents guard eggs and fry

• Ideal conditions: 28–30 °C, slightly acidic water

🔹 Other Info

• Lifespan: 3–4 years

• Difficulty: Moderate – sensitive to water quality

• Best for: Peaceful, warm, planted community aquariums