Quick Overview The Longfin Electric Blue Ramirezi (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi var. “Longfin”) is an elite, highly coveted color and fin morph of the beloved Ram Cichlid. This premium showpiece fish trades standard wild patterns for a uniform, hyper-reflective electric-blue sheen that practically glows from across the room. Making them even more majestic, this variety has been selectively bred for elongated, veil-like dorsal, anal, and caudal fins that flow gracefully through the water like liquid silk. Growing to a compact 2 to 2.5 inches, they possess a curious, highly intelligent personality, learning to interact directly with their owners at feeding time.
Tank Requirements & Local Care Tips
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Care Level: Intermediate (Requires a mature, fully stable ecosystem with excellent water filtration)
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Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons (Perfect for an individual centerpiece, a bonded male-female pair, or a large community tank)
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Water Temperature: 26°C to 30°C (They naturally demand warmer tropical waters, making them an effortless fit for our hot local Bacolod climate)
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Temperament: Peaceful Dwarf Cichlid (Generally well-behaved with peaceful schooling nano fish like Tetras and Rasboras, though they will defend their small cave territories when breeding)
Bacolod Hobbyist Tip: Unlike standard hardy tetras, Electric Blue Rams are sensitive centerpiece fish that should never be introduced into a brand-new, un-cycled aquarium. They require stable, mature water parameters with very low nitrate levels to thrive.
To keep their flowing fins in pristine condition and prevent fraying, ensure your tank has low-to-medium water flow and plenty of smooth hiding spots like terracotta breeding cones, smooth river stones, or hollow driftwood logs.
Because they are slow, deliberate feeders that like to inspect their food before eating, avoid housing them with hyper-aggressive eaters that might steal all the food. They thrive on a high-protein diet of premium slow-sinking cichlid micro-pellets, frozen bloodworms, and live baby brine shrimp.
Drop by our Bacolod pet shop today to check out our premium water testing kits, smooth ceramic breeding caves, high-quality cichlid diets, and a gorgeous, healthy Longfin Electric Blue Ramirezi!
