{"product_id":"red-gold-longfin-balloon-ram-cichlid-no-online-purchases","title":"Red Gold Longfin Balloon Ram Cichlid - (No Online Purchases)","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"368\" data-start=\"53\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"97\" data-start=\"57\"\u003eRed Gold Longfin Balloon Ram Cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e is a selectively bred variety of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRam Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, prized for its bright golden-red colours, elongated flowing fins, and compact balloon-shaped body. It is a popular freshwater aquarium fish for hobbyists seeking a colourful centrepiece species.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"399\" data-start=\"370\" data-section-id=\"ec4ab\"\u003eScientific Classification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"724\" data-start=\"400\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"460\" data-start=\"400\" data-section-id=\"8f4qej\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"422\" data-start=\"402\"\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMikrogeophagus ramirezi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"548\" data-start=\"461\" data-section-id=\"1445zm3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"480\" data-start=\"463\"\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Gold Longfin Balloon Ram, Balloon Gold Ram, Longfin Balloon Ram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"600\" data-start=\"549\" data-section-id=\"1vcsgp\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"562\" data-start=\"551\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"724\" data-start=\"601\" data-section-id=\"pzee4l\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"603\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Derived through selective breeding from wild ram cichlids native to the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOrinoco River Basin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"740\" data-start=\"726\" data-section-id=\"1hnfsvs\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1027\" data-start=\"741\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"786\" data-start=\"741\" data-section-id=\"12imlis\"\u003eBright gold to orange-red body colouration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"832\" data-start=\"787\" data-section-id=\"wccjoc\"\u003eLong, flowing dorsal, anal and caudal fins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"890\" data-start=\"833\" data-section-id=\"cbl4hq\"\u003eRounded \"balloon\" body shape due to selective breeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"940\" data-start=\"891\" data-section-id=\"hlmdzf\"\u003eTypically grows to around \u003cstrong data-end=\"929\" data-start=\"919\"\u003e5–7 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1027\" data-start=\"941\" data-section-id=\"ij1c09\"\u003eMales often display longer fin extensions and more intense colouration than females.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1054\" data-start=\"1029\" data-section-id=\"yg8tgt\"\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"1358\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1068\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"1068\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"1358\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003eTank size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1130\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMinimum 75 litres for a pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1188\" data-start=\"1163\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1163\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1188\" data-start=\"1177\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e27–30°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1205\" data-start=\"1189\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1189\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1205\" data-start=\"1194\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1206\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1223\" data-start=\"1206\"\u003eWater hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1223\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSoft to moderately hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1264\" data-start=\"1251\"\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"1264\"\u003eGentle to moderate flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"1358\" data-start=\"1292\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1306\" data-start=\"1292\"\u003eAquascaping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"1358\" data-start=\"1306\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePlants, driftwood, caves and open swimming areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1494\" data-start=\"1360\"\u003eBecause of their breeding history, balloon ram varieties can be more sensitive than standard rams and require excellent water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1525\" data-start=\"1496\" data-section-id=\"1u0kn98\"\u003eBehaviour and Temperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1734\" data-start=\"1526\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1526\" data-section-id=\"k1dyz2\"\u003eGenerally peaceful and suitable for community aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1626\" data-start=\"1585\" data-section-id=\"3ww6wb\"\u003eCan become territorial during breeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1687\" data-start=\"1627\" data-section-id=\"1tpz067\"\u003eBest kept as a bonded pair or in carefully managed groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1734\" data-start=\"1688\" data-section-id=\"unsqsf\"\u003eEnjoys planted aquariums with hiding places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1759\" data-start=\"1736\" data-section-id=\"polr49\"\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1784\" data-start=\"1760\"\u003eGood companions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1984\" data-start=\"1785\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1824\" data-start=\"1785\" data-section-id=\"1fetjdh\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCardinal Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1864\" data-start=\"1825\" data-section-id=\"16uh11\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNeon Tetra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1904\" data-start=\"1865\" data-section-id=\"btvcid\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHarlequin Rasbora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1944\" data-start=\"1905\" data-section-id=\"u21111\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCorydoras Catfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1984\" data-start=\"1945\" data-section-id=\"1j40yc5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKuhli Loach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"1986\"\u003eAvoid aggressive cichlids and fin-nipping species that may damage their long fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2081\" data-start=\"2070\" data-section-id=\"1tvu7dw\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2158\" data-start=\"2082\"\u003eThe Red Gold Longfin Balloon Ram is omnivorous and thrives on a varied diet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2285\" data-start=\"2159\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2206\" data-start=\"2159\" data-section-id=\"j66g0x\"\u003eHigh-quality cichlid pellets or micro pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2226\" data-start=\"2207\" data-section-id=\"1gopp24\"\u003eFrozen bloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2241\" data-start=\"2227\" data-section-id=\"1ulft8n\"\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2251\" data-start=\"2242\" data-section-id=\"1q8b20j\"\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2285\" data-start=\"2252\" data-section-id=\"1vlo6ww\"\u003eLive foods as occasional treats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2323\" data-start=\"2287\"\u003eFeed small portions 1–2 times daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2337\" data-start=\"2325\" data-section-id=\"178xfbm\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2536\" data-start=\"2338\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2363\" data-start=\"2338\" data-section-id=\"1hyvo63\"\u003eForms monogamous pairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2364\" data-section-id=\"40qynt\"\u003eDeposits eggs on flat stones, broad leaves or similar surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2468\" data-start=\"2430\" data-section-id=\"18a9hp4\"\u003eBoth parents may guard eggs and fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2536\" data-start=\"2469\" data-section-id=\"1ioor14\"\u003eWarm, clean water and stable conditions improve breeding success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2561\" data-start=\"2538\" data-section-id=\"q1llcm\"\u003eCare Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2675\" data-start=\"2562\"\u003eThe balloon body shape can sometimes be associated with spinal and internal organ compression, making these fish:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2788\" data-start=\"2676\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2717\" data-start=\"2676\" data-section-id=\"my4eh3\"\u003eLess robust than standard ram cichlids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2759\" data-start=\"2718\" data-section-id=\"px43c7\"\u003eMore susceptible to poor water quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2788\" data-start=\"2760\" data-section-id=\"119gaqh\"\u003ePotentially shorter-lived.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2876\" data-start=\"2790\"\u003eWith excellent care, most specimens live \u003cstrong data-end=\"2844\" data-start=\"2831\"\u003e2–4 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, although some may live longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2889\" data-start=\"2878\" data-section-id=\"wv8cei\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3193\" data-start=\"2890\"\u003eThe Red Gold Longfin Balloon Ram Cichlid is an attractive and peaceful aquarium fish suited to experienced beginners and intermediate aquarists who can provide warm, stable water conditions. 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