Dark Knight Ram Dwarf Cichlid
Dark Knight Ram Dwarf Cichlid

Dark Knight Ram Dwarf Cichlid

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Introducing New Fish
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The Dark Knight Ram Dwarf Cichlid is a striking colour morph of the popular German Blue Ram, featuring deep charcoal to jet-black body tones with subtle iridescent highlights. Compact, intelligent, and full of personality, this dwarf cichlid is ideal for well-maintained planted and aquascaped aquariums.

Dark Knight Rams are peaceful by cichlid standards and do best in calm community setups with stable water conditions. When settled, they display fascinating behaviour, strong pair bonding, and impressive coloration.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Adult Size: Approximately 5–7 cm (2–2.75 inches)

  • Coloration: Dark grey to black body with subtle blue iridescence

  • Body Shape: Compact, laterally compressed

  • Sexual Dimorphism:

    • Males often have slightly longer dorsal fin rays

    • Females are rounder, especially when mature, and may show a faint pink belly

Behaviour & Temperament:

  • Temperament: Peaceful to semi-peaceful

  • Tank Level: Bottom to mid-water

  • Territorial Behaviour: Mild, mainly during breeding

  • Activity Level: Calm and observant

Suitable Tank Mates:

  • Peaceful tetras

  • Rasboras

  • Corydoras catfish

  • Small peaceful plecos

  • Other calm dwarf cichlids (with space)

Avoid:

  • Aggressive cichlids

  • Fast, boisterous fish

  • Fin-nipping species

Breeding Information:

  • Spawning Type: Substrate spawner

  • Breeding Setup:

    • Flat stones or broad leaves for egg laying

    • Warm, soft, slightly acidic water

  • Parental Care: Both parents guard eggs and fry

  • Notes: Territorial behaviour increases during breeding

Special Considerations:

  • Sensitive to poor water quality

  • Requires stable temperature and regular water changes

  • Best kept in mature, well-cycled aquariums

  • Colour intensity improves with high-quality diet and low stress

Aquarium Requirements

  • Minimum Tank Size: 60 litres (larger recommended for pairs or community tanks)

  • Water Temperature: 26–30°C

  • pH Range: 5.5–7.0

  • Water Hardness: 2–8 dGH

  • Substrate: Fine sand

  • Decor: Live plants, driftwood, shaded areas

  • Filtration: Gentle to moderate

  • Lighting: Moderate

Diet & Feeding

  • Diet Type: Omnivore

  • Recommended Foods:

    • High-quality flakes or micro pellets

    • Frozen foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp

    • Occasional live foods for conditioning

  • Feeding Frequency: Once or twice daily in small portions

 

*Product Photo is for reference on, Exact size and colour may vary, if required, please feel free to contact us for exact photos prior to purchase.

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