Description
Gold Rams
These slightly aggressive Gold Rams are great additions to a lively aquarium. Good, soft water conditions are best for these species.
Please be aware that the image is for illustration purposes only. We are unable to guarantee the size, colour, sex or age of the fishes you are purchasing. If you have any questions regarding livestock please contact us. To minimise stress we are unable to hand pick specific fish. Lifespan is an estimate based on optimum conditions.
Features
- Approx. size: 2-3cm
- Maximum size: 6cm
- Origin: South America
- Ideal number kept together: 5+
Water conditions
pH: 6.0–7.5
Hardness: 18–179 ppm
Temperature: 20–28 °C
Ease of care
Easy. They are quite peaceful and hardy.
Diet
Flake and pellet mainly however can have small live or frozen foods occasionally.
Compatibility
Community aquarium of similar sized fish with no long fins.
Breeding/ Sex
Moderate. They are egg layers and need a flat surface to breed. Male Rams are brighter in colouration.
Life Span
They can live to anything from 3-4 years in perfect conditions.To view the Compatibility Advisory Chart please select the Additional Tab above.
In stock orders placed before 2pm will be despatched on the same working day (not including palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds).
Pre-orders are shipped once we have the stock available and will be shipped using the service chosen at checkout.
All services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard. Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
Packet/Courier items | ||
Royal Mail (2-3 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £2.99 |
Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £4.99 |
Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £7.99 |
Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
Pallets Standard (3-5 days) |
- | FREE |
Pallets Express (1-2 days) |
- | £39.99 |
|
||
*EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply: | |
Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
Zone 1 (7-10 days) |
- | £79.99 |
Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
||
All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
Please see our full delivery information page and terms and conditions for detailed information on shipping policies and zones