Balloon ram.

[Chelseachuy]

i saw this fish in the pet store. i was fascinated by it. can anyone tell me anything about it ?

 

[DragonFish71]

A balloon ram is a deformity that some breeders capitalize on. Just like balloon mollies.

 

[Gillie]

A balloon ram is a deformity that some breeders capitalize on. Just like balloon mollies.

That's about it, general care is no different from other Rams.

 

[allaboutfish]

so rams need 20 gallons or larger but are very peaceful.

 

[Scalare]

they usually charge inflated prices for their inflated fish to.

Pete

 

[Crepe]

They also die very readily. Being in a normal tank is like throwing a real balloon into a needle factory. Don't buy it. Don't support this trade in sub par animals and animal treatment.

 

[allaboutfish]

plus ive heard that things like these cause deformaties.

 

[Chelseachuy]

thanks for the info. i was very tempted he was the cutest little thing. i have a bolivian ram who i love but i want to find a smaller one.

 

[Chelseachuy]

they usually charge inflated prices for their inflated fish to.

Pete

hahaha yes they were asking thirty dollars for the little guy!

 

[allaboutfish]

poor fish... put through pain just for the money... ugh some ppl are horrible