Black Balloon Ram cichlids typically reach a size of about 5 to 8 cm in length. They are a line-bred strain of the popular German Blue Ram cichlid.
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Size | Temperament |
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi | German Black Ram | 40mm. | Peaceful |
| Water Temperature | Water pH | Tank Size | Diet |
| 26° - 30° C | 6.0 - 7.5 | 80 litres | Carnivore |