Gold Ram Mikrogeophagus Ramirezi 3cm
Image for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.
Delivered alive, guaranteed
Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.
When will my fish arrive?
| Order placed | Delivery day |
|---|---|
| Up to Monday 11:00am | Thursday (that week) |
| Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00am | Friday (that week) |
| Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00am | Saturday (that week) |
| Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time) | Thursday (following week) |
Overview
The Gold Ram is a captive-bred colour form of the Ram Cichlid with a buttery yellow body, blue-flecked fins and a soft peach flush. It is a small, gentle dwarf cichlid from the Orinoco llanos of Venezuela and Colombia that sifts sand for food. It suits a warm, softwater community with calm tank mates.
- Adult Size: Around 5–6 cm (2–2.5 in); males slightly larger
- Lifespan: 2–4 years
Origin
- Native to: Orinoco basin, Venezuela and Colombia
- Habitat: Warm, shaded savannah pools and streams with leaf litter
Feeding
- Diet: Omnivorous, sifts substrate for food
- Preferred Foods: Bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp, sinking granules, micro pellets
- Feeding Habits: Small feeds twice daily; sinking foods reach them
Tank Mates
- Best with: Small tetras, pencilfish, corydoras, otocinclus
- Avoid: Boisterous or nippy fish, larger cichlids
Aggression & Behaviour
- Temperament: Peaceful and shy
- Territoriality: Pairs defend a small spawning patch
Experience Level
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Challenges: Needs warm, very clean, stable water; poor competitor for food
Water Parameters
- Water Type: Freshwater, soft and acidic
- Temperature: 26–30°C (79–86°F)
- pH: 5.0–7.0
- Hardness: 1–10 dGH
- Flow: Slow
- Tank Size: Minimum 60 litres for a pair; add dither fish in larger tanks
Final Notes
Rams are short-lived and unforgiving of cool or neglected water, so a mature tank, frequent small water changes and warmth are the real commitment. Use fine sand, dim lighting and floating plants to reduce timidity. Pairs are substrate spawners that guard eggs on flat stones; males are larger with a longer dorsal spine, females show a rosy belly. Settled, well-fed Gold Rams glow beautifully over dark substrate.
Please Note
The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.
It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.
Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.
We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.
Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.