{"product_id":"gold-ram-cichlid","title":"Gold Ram","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/em\u003e — Gold variety\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Ram is a selectively bred color variety of the popular Ram Cichlid. Instead of the stronger blue and black patterning associated with the German Blue Ram, Gold Rams develop a bright yellow-to-golden body with warm orange coloration around the head and fins, often accompanied by subtle iridescent blue highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite their small size and generally peaceful temperament, Gold Rams require more specialized care than many beginner community fish. They thrive in \u003cstrong\u003ewarm, clean, stable water\u003c\/strong\u003e and should be kept in an established, biologically mature aquarium rather than a newly cycled setup. The gold strain is one of several ornamental forms of \u003cem\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful \/ Mildly Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e81–86°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e4.0–7.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1–10 dGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ Benthic Forager\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive-bred color variety; parent species originates from the Orinoco drainage of Venezuela and Colombia. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Rams do best over a soft sand substrate with driftwood, plants, caves, shaded areas, and flat stones that may be used as spawning sites. Water movement should remain relatively gentle. Stable water quality is particularly important, and Rams should not be introduced into immature aquariums. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer a varied diet of appropriately sized sinking pellets or granules supplemented with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms. Rams naturally forage near the substrate and will sift sand while searching for small food items. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Rams can vary naturally in gold\/yellow intensity, orange coloration, iridescent markings, size, and fin development. Unless specifically stated otherwise, fish are sold unsexed. Aqua Huna selects males and females randomly and does not accept custom sex requests. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52679255490840,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-14at10.30.50AM.png?v=1789396291","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/gold-ram-cichlid","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}