German Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Gentle dwarf cichlid needing warm, soft, very clean water; sensitive.

More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled

Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.

A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.

Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.

Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.

Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.

Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.

Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.

cichlidType

2.5"Adult size

20 galMinimum tank

1+Group size

peacefulTemperament

78-85°FTemperature

5.5-7.0pH

1-8GH

Micro pellets, frozen/live foodsDiet

bottomSwimming zone

moderateCare level

YesPlant-safe

Design a complete aquascape around German Blue Ram — Skapelab picks compatible tankmates, plants, hardscape and gear, sized to your tank. Free.