Ramirezi-Gold Sunshine

The Sunshine Gold Ramirezi is a striking color variant of the popular Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, commonly known as the German Blue Ram. This gold morph features a bright yellow to golden body with subtle iridescent highlights and soft orange tones in the fins. Peaceful, compact, and full of personality, they are ideal for planted community aquariums.

Origin

Captive-bred color morph (original species native to Venezuela & Colombia, Orinoco River basin)

Adult Size

5–6 cm

Temperament

Peaceful but territorial during breeding
Best kept as a bonded pair
Suitable for calm community tanks

Minimum Tank Size

70–90 litres for a pair

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 26–30°C (they prefer it warm)

• pH: 5.5–7.0

• Soft to moderately soft water

• Stable parameters are essential

Diet

Omnivore

• High-quality micro pellets

• Frozen foods (bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia)

• Live foods for conditioning

Feed small amounts 1–2 times daily.

Tank Setup

• Heavily planted aquarium

• Sand substrate preferred

• Driftwood & rock for territory

• Gentle flow

• Excellent filtration without strong current

They thrive in mature, stable aquariums and are sensitive to ammonia and nitrite — not ideal for newly set-up tanks.

Compatibility

Best kept with:

• Small peaceful tetras

• Corydoras

• Dwarf rasboras

• Other peaceful community fish

Avoid aggressive cichlids or fin nippers.