Balloon Rams - Aquarium Advice

locorosa · 02-05-2007, 07:33 PM

I have not been a big fan of tropicals (love my goldies) but these guys are really neat!

**Zagz** · 02-05-2007, 07:42 PM

They are very pretty. I have never seen them before.

rich311k · 02-05-2007, 08:14 PM

Very nice looking fish!!

WaterPond · 02-05-2007, 08:19 PM

ewww... genetically modified fish... i think they are more beautiful in their natural form... to each his own i guess.

NoSvOrAx · 02-06-2007, 06:59 PM

genetically modified fish? How so?

locorosa · 02-06-2007, 11:33 PM

I have been doing some research and it would seem they are hybrids. I don't think they are altered though!
They are fairly new but I dunno how long they've been around.
Having had Goldfish which have been selectively bred for certain looks ( just like purebred dogs) perhaps I am a little less nervous about them. I don't like the fact that they aren't long lived fish though. What is it, 2-3yrs tops?

WaterPond · 02-07-2007, 03:15 PM

thats normal with all rams... even the "regular ones"

I keep fancy goldfish too, but i, for some reason, am ok with that because they have been bred that way from hundreds of years.

Something just isnt right about baloon rams, just doesnt sit right with me, dunno why i guess.

Mosaic · 02-08-2007, 02:56 PM

All those fancy golds are genetically modified too - just with old fashioned breedin'.

The only GMO fish you can get that are modified in labs like you're thinking are the GloFish.

Did you find out what they were hybridized with? I don't know if you wanted to breed rams, but a hybrid would significantly reduce your chances.

02-05-2007, 07:33 PM	#1
locorosa Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 337 Images: 10	Balloon Rams I have not been a big fan of tropicals (love my goldies) but these guys are really neat!

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Zagz Aquarium Advice Addict Community Admin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 11,310 Images: 92	They are very pretty. I have never seen them before. __________________ ----------- My Profile Page My tank & fish photos. Have you voted for AA today? Like the advice or comments someone gave you? Show your appreciation with the reputation button!

02-05-2007, 08:19 PM	#4
WaterPond Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Corunna, Ontario (outside of sarnia) Posts: 2,616 Images: 5	ewww... genetically modified fish... i think they are more beautiful in their natural form... to each his own i guess. __________________ Jason Canadian Aquarium Auction!

02-07-2007, 03:15 PM	#7
WaterPond Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Corunna, Ontario (outside of sarnia) Posts: 2,616 Images: 5	thats normal with all rams... even the "regular ones" I keep fancy goldfish too, but i, for some reason, am ok with that because they have been bred that way from hundreds of years. Something just isnt right about baloon rams, just doesnt sit right with me, dunno why i guess. __________________ Jason Canadian Aquarium Auction!

02-08-2007, 02:56 PM	#8
Mosaic Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 646 Images: 3	All those fancy golds are genetically modified too - just with old fashioned breedin'. The only GMO fish you can get that are modified in labs like you're thinking are the GloFish. Did you find out what they were hybridized with? I don't know if you wanted to breed rams, but a hybrid would significantly reduce your chances. __________________ I just want my planted tanks to be perfect. Is that so much to ask? 55g: (Mostly) African riverine species: Alestes Chaperi, breeding pair of Kribs, and rhino pleco 30g: Newly established reef tank 10g: Planted but fishless 5g: Unplanted with various snail species 2.5g: Heavily planted with betta.

02-05-2007, 08:14 PM	#3
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	Very nice looking fish!!

02-06-2007, 06:59 PM	#5
NoSvOrAx Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 144	genetically modified fish? How so?

02-06-2007, 11:33 PM	#6
locorosa Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 337 Images: 10	I have been doing some research and it would seem they are hybrids. I don't think they are altered though! They are fairly new but I dunno how long they've been around. Having had Goldfish which have been selectively bred for certain looks ( just like purebred dogs) perhaps I am a little less nervous about them. I don't like the fact that they aren't long lived fish though. What is it, 2-3yrs tops?

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