Description
🐟 Electric Blue Jembesi Ram Cichlid
📌 Basic Info
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Scientific Name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi (Selective Jembesi strain)
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Family: Cichlidae
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Origin: Captive-bred variety (descended from South American Rams)
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Size: 2.5 – 3 inches (6 – 7.5 cm)
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Lifespan: 2 – 3 years
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Tank Zone: Mid to Bottom
🌊 Water Parameters
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TDS: 80 – 150 ppm (soft water preferred)
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pH: 5.5 – 7.0
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Temperature: 26 – 30°C (79 – 86°F)
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Hardness: 2 – 8 dGH
🐟 Characteristics
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Known for their electric blue shimmering body with special “Jembesi” patterning.
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Peaceful and shy compared to larger cichlids.
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Best kept in planted community tanks.
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Males are slightly larger with longer fins, females smaller and rounder.
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Very sensitive to water quality – clean and stable water is a must.
🍽️ Food
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Type: Omnivorous
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Diet: High-quality micro pellets, frozen/live foods (brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia), and some vegetable matter.
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Feeding: 2–3 small meals daily, avoid overfeeding.
🛠️ Maintenance
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Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons for a pair.
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Filtration: Gentle but efficient (they don’t like strong currents).
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Decor: Live plants, driftwood, caves, sandy substrate.
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Water Change: 25–30% weekly, keep water soft and clean.
👥 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: Best in pairs or small harems (1 male with 2–3 females).
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Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish (tetras, rasboras, corydoras, small plecos).
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Avoid: Aggressive or fin-nipping fish (like tiger barbs, large cichlids).
✅ Do’s
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Keep in a planted tank with hiding spaces.
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Maintain soft, warm, and clean water.
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Provide a balanced diet with live/frozen foods.
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Best kept in a peaceful community tank.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t mix with large/aggressive fish (Oscars, Jack Dempseys, etc.).
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Don’t keep in bare tanks without hiding places.
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Don’t allow poor water quality – they are very sensitive.
⭐ Quick Tips
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Electric Blue Jembesi Rams are stunning centerpiece fish for planted aquariums.
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Slightly more delicate than regular German Blue Rams.
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Ideal for aquarists who can maintain stable, soft, and clean water conditions
