{"product_id":"highbody-longfin-german-ram","title":"Highbody\/Longfin German Ram","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eThe Highbody or Longfin German Ram is a visually striking dwarf cichlid prized for its vibrant colors, elongated fins, and rounded body shape. Males typically display brighter coloration, long flowing dorsal and anal fins, and subtle iridescent blue and yellow highlights, while females are slightly smaller with warmer body tones. These cichlids are active, charming, and add a lively presence to peaceful community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eThis species is \u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"526\"\u003emoderate in care\u003c\/strong\u003e. They thrive in stable, well-maintained aquariums with soft, slightly acidic water and plenty of plants or hiding spots. German Rams are sensitive to water quality fluctuations, so regular maintenance is important for optimal health and coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eCare Requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons minimum (larger for pairs or community setups)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–28 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"969\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"969\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"925\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.0 (soft, slightly acidic preferred)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, social, territorial during breeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — high-quality flakes, pellets, frozen foods, and live foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eHighbody\/Longfin German Rams are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003epeaceful cichlids\u003c\/strong\u003e that do best in pairs or small groups in a planted aquarium. They may become territorial when breeding, but aggression is usually mild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eSmall tetras and rasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eCorydoras and other peaceful catfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eDwarf gouramis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eSmall peaceful community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eAvoid large, aggressive cichlids or fin-nippers that could stress them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eplanted aquarium with soft substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal, featuring driftwood, rocks, and plants to provide hiding spaces and territorial boundaries. 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