Blue ram

[Trainer_Ruby_]

I bought some Rams at my lfs that where labeled blue ram so naturally I thought gbr but they don't seem right with coloring these are the first cichlids I've ever had. I know they like hiding spots and plants which I plan on doing a massive plant overhaul with Java ferns and moss some hornwort Anubis and Amazon swords they have a couple hiding spots now but not nearly enough


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[Trainer_Ruby_]

Is it a gbr or is it something else? They said it looked really young compared to the others they've had


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[jenema]

It looks like a GBR to me. Their color goes wacko when they are stressed. Mine was almost white at one point.

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[jpchin]

German Blue Ram
here's a good article on the German blue ram (GBR). I have kept many in the past few years. they do best in a well established aquarium. frequent water changes are also required which of course are needed for the health of all fish.

 

[jpchin]

and yes that is blue ram. they will develop more color as they mature. a few pics of mine.

at the time these pictures were taken my gbr's were about one year old. both males. I have an all male tank.

 

[Anders247]

Yes, that's a GBR.

 

[PoppaRyno]

Agreed, GBR. the electric blues wont develop the black spot you see on yours.

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[PoppaRyno]

It does seem young, color may not be all in yet. And if hes stressed its probably nonexistent

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