Dark Knight Black Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)
Dark Knight Black Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi)
A stunning, rare-looking addition to any tropical aquarium! š¤š
The Dark Knight Ram is a striking colour variety of the German Blue Ram, admired for its deep black coloration, subtle metallic blue shimmer, and elegant fins. Its dramatic appearance makes it a beautiful centrepiece for a peaceful, well-planted aquarium.
Despite its bold appearance, the Dark Knight Ram is generally peaceful and develops fascinating behaviours, especially when kept in compatible pairs.
š Key Features
- Scientific Name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
- Common Name: Dark Knight Ram / Black German Ram
- Adult Size: 2ā3 inches (5ā7.5 cm)
- Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
- Temperament: Peaceful, but territorial during breeding
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Temperature: 27ā30Ā°C (81ā86Ā°F)
- pH: Approximately 5.5ā7.0
- Lifespan: Approximately 2ā4 years
- Social Grouping: Individually or in compatible male-female pairs
- Breeding: Egg layers; pairs may lay eggs on flat rocks or other surfaces
šæ Care Requirements
Dark Knight Rams thrive in warm, clean, stable water with gentle filtration, plants, driftwood, and hiding places. They prefer soft, slightly acidic water and are best suited to established aquariums.
Diet: Omnivorous. Offer quality sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and other small protein-rich foods.
Tank Mates: Peaceful tetras, rasboras, and other compatible small community fish that tolerate warmer temperatures. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.
š¤ Why Choose a Dark Knight Ram?
āļø Stunning deep black coloration
āļø Beautiful metallic blue highlights
āļø Peaceful dwarf cichlid with lots of personality
āļø Ideal centrepiece for a planted aquarium
āļø Fascinating pairing and breeding behaviour
š Available at Ottawa Tropical Fish ā Barrhaven, Ottawa
Due to the nature of live aquatic animals, all livestock and plant sales are final. We do not accept returns or exchanges once fish, invertebrates, or plants have left our care.
Livestock at Pickup
All livestock is inspected prior to sale and provided in good condition. Customers are encouraged to inspect their fish, shrimp, or snails at pickup and raise any concerns before leaving.
Once livestock leaves our care, Ottawa Tropical Fish cannot control transportation, acclimation, water parameters, tank conditions or interactions with existing livestock. For this reason, we cannot guarantee livestock after pickup.
Ottawa Tropical Fish is not responsible for losses resulting from:
Improper acclimation or sudden changes in temperature or water parameters
Poor water quality, uncycled aquariums or unsuitable tank conditions
Aggression, predation or incompatibility with existing tank mates
Improper care after pickup
Live Plants
Plants are provided in good condition at the time of pickup. Some melting, leaf loss or changes in appearance can occur while plants adjust to new water parameters and aquarium conditions. This normal adjustment is not covered.
Please contact us before purchasing if you are unsure whether a species is suitable for your aquarium. We are happy to help with compatibility and care recommendations.