The electric blue ram cichlid, is a small fish of around 3 inches max size, popular in fishkeeping circles for its beautiful neon blue colouration peaceful nature, and spawning behaviours. Dither fish such as tetras help make this fish feel secure, encouraging it to explore confidently in open areas. A balanced diet will keep this fish healthy, with flake, pellets, live or frozen foods constituting the main staples. To encourage spawning, increase temperature to around 28 degrees, keeping soft water parameters. Both parents will clean slate, rock or equivalent area to lay eggs on, guarding their fry in a chosen territory.