Balloon Electric Blue Ram (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi) A selectively bred variant combining the Electric Blue Ram's iridescent blue colouration with a rounded "balloon" body shape, this fish is a real showstopper. Peaceful and full of personality, it makes a stunning centrepiece for a well-planted community tank. Care at a Glance: Minimum Tank Size: 75L with plants and open sand Temperature: 2630°C pH Range: 6.07.0 Water Hardness: Soft Temperament: Peaceful, pairs can be territorial when breeding Diet: Quality flakes, micro-pellets, frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp Max Size: 57cm Lifespan: 35 years Care Level: Moderate (sensitive to water quality) Tank Mates:Peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, and corydoras; avoid aggressive or boisterous species. Origin: Captive-bred variant (wild ancestors from Colombia and Venezuela)