Bolivian Ram Sexing

[Ian14]

I got these three from pet smart yesterday. I'm planning on getting 3 more and trying to get them to breed. Can anyone tell the sex of any of these? Also, are the big enough to breed or do they need to get a bit bigger.

Tank is 46 gallon bow front heavily planted

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[hennaartist]

You may have to wait a few days until the have settled in a bit and their color comes back a little more. In my experience (which isn't much), they are really stressed when you first get them and they look washed out for a few days.
Also, how big are they? An inch, inch and a half, two inches?

 

[Brookster123]

Is this a ram only tank? It could get pretty crazy in there if they breed..

 

[erikmoseley]

In third pic I think one on left male and other 2 female. Hard to tell thiugh

 

[Ian14]

About an inch and a half. There are six oto algae eaters and I wasn't sure what else. Should I get something else to curb the aggression?

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[fishyfriends3]

I've got my pair in with a school of cardinals and rummynose and tetra and trilineatus corys.

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[Ian14]

I've got my pair in with a school of cardinals and rummynose and tetra and trilineatus corys.

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Are they breeding?

 

[fishyfriends3]

No I think it's cos the apistos keep trying to breed the rams haven't had a chance.

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[Ian14]

How many rams do you have and what size tank?

 

[fishyfriends3]

I've got a pair in a 240 litre uk that's about 64 gal us.

 

[Ian14]

Two of them have been fighting now and lip locking. With the other one off to the side. Could this mean something?

 

[fishyfriends3]

Could mean a lot of things but most likely in my opinion is that you have two males fighting for dominance.

 

[Brookster123]

Do you plenty of plants/decorations to break up line of sight? Could help with the battling

 

[Ian14]

Yes theres a ton. Heavily planted

 

[fishyfriends3]

Any updates Ian ?

 

[Ian14]

Not much new. The fighting looks to be over but still a little aggression. They aren't eating much yet but other than that they look like they are healthy

 

[fishyfriends3]

Can I ask why did you buy three ?

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[Ian14]

That's all they had I wanted 5-6

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