A recently developed, beautiful line bred variant of the popular dwarf cichlid, the Black Ram is a small, peaceful cichlid ideal for most community aquariums. With their high contrast black body coloration with iridescent blue highlights, they make an impressive display fish in a planted or aquascaped aquarium and will get along well with most tankmates. In the aquarium, Black Rams can be sensitive to fluctuating water quality and will do best in slightly soft water with frequent partial water changes. Like most cichlids they may fight among themselves for territory so a medium sized aquarium with plenty of cover and shelter is best to keep a group.