1 Male Black Knight Ram– 1” Minimum
Beautiful true Black Knight Rams bred, raised and shipped from San
Diego. This subadult measures at least 1 inch head-to-tail and is sold as a confirmed male.
Black Knight Rams are a striking dwarf cichlid with a moderate
temperament, making them suitable for aquarists of all experience
levels. They thrive both in species only tanks and peaceful tropical
community setups.
For other quantities please see my other listings.
If you have any questions feel free to ask. I often sell out, and am unable to reserve unpurchased fish. I am happy to delay shipment for any reason or provide a refund before shipment if there are any issues.
True Full-Black Lineage (Not Mixed)
These are double black / double dark / full black
rams and have NOT been crossed with German Blue Rams.
Many sellers do not disclose cross-breeding, which results
in adults lacking solid black coloration.
Always examine listing photos carefully when shopping for
black rams. Ensure they have multiple photos displaying their full black color
and aren't stock images.
Size & Growth
My photos are of my stock of rams, not the parents. The
fish you receive may be younger then the photos, and may have a lighter belly,
this is normal for their age, and will darken as they grow older.
Shipping Information
Shipping Methods (Buyer’s Choice):
Fish are packed in an insulated box with heat pack
when needed, using oxygen-filled fish bags
When receiving your fish please open the box in a dimly lit
room so they may adjust to the light. I recommend a slow drip acclimation and
if possible add a air to bubbler to their container while acclimating to ensure
the water is properly oxygenated, my water is extremely soft; please if you
have hard water be extra careful to slowly acclimate them.
Shipments may be delayed due to postal holidays or
extreme weather to ensure safe arrival.
✅ Live Arrival Guarantee
If there are any issues:
You will receive either:
Photos are required for diagnosis and insurance purposes. I
take pride in my long history of positive feedback and will always make things
right.
Recommended Tank Parameters
These rams adapt well to most dechlorinated U.S. tap
water when properly acclimated. I recommend drip acclimating over at
least an hour if your hardness or pH are significantly different then mine.
Parameters fish were raised in:
I have also bred these rams successfully in hard
water (TDS ~400), if you have hard water please be especially careful
in slowly acclimating them.
Diet
I feed daily with a varied diet of:
Tank Mates
I have successfully kept them in a community tank with:
Rams are generally peaceful with each other, however, they
will fights amongst themselves especially if they are in pairs.