Dark Knight Ram Dwarf Cichlid

The 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

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