Shop ram cichlids for sale, including German blue rams, electric blue rams, gold rams and hardy Bolivian rams. These dwarf cichlids pack brilliant color and engaging behavior into a peaceful, community-friendly package. Buy rams online at Aqua Live Fish Store and we ship them overnight to your door.
Why buy rams from Aqua Live Fish Store
- Healthy, vivid fish: selected for strong color, full fins and eager feeding.
- Overnight shipping: live orders ship via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Next Day Air.
- Live arrival guarantee: every ram is covered from our door to yours.
- Free shipping on $80+: qualifying aquatic-life orders ship free within the USA.
Choosing the right rams for your tank
A pair of rams is comfortable in a 20 gallon tank, with larger tanks needed for multiple pairs since they become territorial when spawning. German blue rams and their color varieties want warm, soft, slightly acidic water, typically 78 to 85°F, and very clean conditions. Bolivian rams are hardier, accept a wider range of water and are happy at 74 to 78°F, making them the better choice for a typical community tank.
Provide a sand substrate, flat stones and plants, and dim lighting. Rams are peaceful with tetras, rasboras, corydoras and other calm fish that share their temperature range; avoid boisterous barbs and larger cichlids. Feed small sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp and daphnia, and offer several small meals a day.
Shipping and live arrival guarantee
Rams ship overnight via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Next Day Air, carefully packed for the trip. If a fish arrives DOA, report it within 2 hours of delivery for store credit or a replacement under our live arrival guarantee. Qualifying aquatic-life orders of $80 or more ship free within the USA.
Frequently asked questions
Are ram cichlids good for beginners?
Bolivian rams are a good beginner cichlid. German blue rams need warm, stable, very clean water and suit hobbyists with a little experience.
What tank size do rams need?
20 gallons for a pair, or 30 gallons and up if you want to keep rams with a community of small fish.
Can rams live with discus?
Yes. German blue rams enjoy the same warm, soft water as discus and are a classic tankmate in larger discus aquariums.
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