? about Rams - Aquarium Advice

Lance M. · 09-22-2005, 09:03 AM

Will rams attack shrimp? or anything like that? Just wondering. I've never had any type of ram before.

Jchillin · 09-22-2005, 09:30 AM

I've never heard of Rams attacking anything other than each other during mating or territorial disputes. The concern may be in whether or not the shrimp will attack the Rams.

malkore · 09-22-2005, 10:53 AM

my blue rams never harassed my ghost shrimp.

Lance M. · 09-22-2005, 03:13 PM

Ah Thanks. I was just wondering if they would attack my bigger shrimp (vampires and bamboo). I don't want to lose them at all. They are my most favorite organisms. I might get a pair of rams. What would be the smallest/most common/hardiest type(s) to keep? And do they need/like anything special?

Jchillin · 09-22-2005, 03:17 PM

The most sensitive is the German Blue Ram. I've attached a profile for you to take a look at: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=60871

The hardiest is the Bolivan Ram. Both require a little more care than most other fish.

Lance M. · 09-22-2005, 03:20 PM

Ah Thanks and your online right now. I'll have to see what my [acronym:203e74ee97="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:203e74ee97] has in stock. Do you know the reg. price for them off hand? I think I saw blue rams for $7 each last time I was there.

Nice pics. From the water params it looks like they will go well in my tank. I just have to spend time acclimating them.

Jchillin · 09-22-2005, 03:26 PM

Depending on your [acronym:e0877e7890="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:e0877e7890] source, be prepared to shell out anywhere from $6 to $9 apiece for German Blues. I'm not sure what the going rate for Bolivans are but they won't be that far apart.

Blazeherd2306 · 09-22-2005, 05:50 PM

I think I got my bolivian for $4

09-22-2005, 09:03 AM	#1
Lance M. Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,189	? about Rams Will rams attack shrimp? or anything like that? Just wondering. I've never had any type of ram before.

09-22-2005, 09:30 AM	#2
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,976 Images: 47	I've never heard of Rams attacking anything other than each other during mating or territorial disputes. The concern may be in whether or not the shrimp will attack the Rams. __________________ _________________________________

09-22-2005, 10:53 AM	#3
malkore Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nebraska, USA Posts: 6,540	my blue rams never harassed my ghost shrimp. __________________ Visit my aquarium pages - see specs on my tanks, and photos of how they've evolved My other passion: TheNinja 500R - updated 9/18/05

09-22-2005, 03:17 PM	#5
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,976 Images: 47	The most sensitive is the German Blue Ram. I've attached a profile for you to take a look at: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=60871 The hardiest is the Bolivan Ram. Both require a little more care than most other fish. __________________ _________________________________

09-22-2005, 03:26 PM	#7
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,976 Images: 47	Depending on your [acronym:e0877e7890="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:e0877e7890] source, be prepared to shell out anywhere from $6 to $9 apiece for German Blues. I'm not sure what the going rate for Bolivans are but they won't be that far apart. __________________ _________________________________

09-22-2005, 03:13 PM	#4
Lance M. Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,189	Ah Thanks. I was just wondering if they would attack my bigger shrimp (vampires and bamboo). I don't want to lose them at all. They are my most favorite organisms. I might get a pair of rams. What would be the smallest/most common/hardiest type(s) to keep? And do they need/like anything special?

09-22-2005, 03:20 PM	#6
Lance M. Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,189	Ah Thanks and your online right now. I'll have to see what my [acronym:203e74ee97="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:203e74ee97] has in stock. Do you know the reg. price for them off hand? I think I saw blue rams for $7 each last time I was there. Nice pics. From the water params it looks like they will go well in my tank. I just have to spend time acclimating them.

09-22-2005, 05:50 PM	#8
Blazeherd2306 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,723 Images: 5	I think I got my bolivian for $4

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