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German Blue Ram
About German Blue Ram
German Blue Ram, scientifically named Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, is a fish species from South America, Venezuela, and Colombia known as the German Blue Ram or Butterfly Cichlid. This freshwater fish is famous for its peaceful, but aggressive behavior. It should be given regularly for feeding, and supplements should not exceed 10% of the food.
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Common Name
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Ram cichlid, Ramirez's dwarf cichlid, Asian ram
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
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Species
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Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
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Genus
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Mikrogeophagus
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Family
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Cichlidae
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SubOrder
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Labroidei
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Order
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Cichliformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the German Blue Ram |
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Color
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Orange
Black
White
Blue
Red
Pink
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Pattern
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Spotted
Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
Dorsal Fins
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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3 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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4 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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78°F to 86°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
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Water Hardness
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Soft
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Minimum Tank Size
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20 gallons |
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pH
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6.0 to 7.0 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the German Blue Ram including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Playful
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
Paddling
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the German Blue Ram. |
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Lifespan
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3 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Colombia
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
South and Central America
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