Bolivian ram breeding

[rockyofhockey]

Hey all!! I have what appears to be a male Bolivian ram... Could I introduce a female into the tank?


Rockyofhockey _/.\_

 

[Nils]

Depends on size of tank, plants, hiding spots, caves, etc......

 

[Gillie]

Go on ahead there shouldn't be any real trouble. Check out zero's video in this thread http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/showthread.php?t=334554 his group is a mix and the video was shot 3 days pre spawn, they make blue rams look like devils.

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[rockyofhockey]

Go on ahead there shouldn't be any real trouble. Check out zero's video in this thread http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/showthread.php?t=334554 his group is a mix and the video was shot 3 days pre spawn, they make blue rams look like devils.

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Ok thanks gillie!! Another quick question. Would my male Bolivian bother another Bolivian I add? How do I make sure u purchase a female?


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[Gillie]

They shouldn't really bother each other in fact they can be quite gregarious. If the fish aren't completely mature, then venting is the only sure way of sexing them.

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[rockyofhockey]

They shouldn't really bother each other in fact they can be quite gregarious. If the fish aren't completely mature, then venting is the only sure way of sexing them.

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My male I believe Is fully mature. The ones at the store are around an inch smaller though


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[rockyofhockey]

Could a German blue ram be comparable with a Bolivian?
Tanks a 40 gallon


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[Gillie]

Could a German blue ram be comparable with a Bolivian?
Tanks a 40 gallon


Rockyofhockey _/.\_

As far as what?

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[rockyofhockey]

As far as what?

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I meant compatible*** (sorry gillie). Like if I were to add a German blue ram to my tank, would my Bolivian bully it??


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[coralbandit]

I meant compatible*** (sorry gillie). Like if I were to add a German blue ram to my tank, would my Bolivian bully it??


Rockyofhockey _/.\_

Different temp requirements.
GBR like it over 80(way).
Otherwise many have kept the two in a large enough tank.

 

[Gillie]

Different temp requirements.
GBR like it over 80(way).
Otherwise many have kept the two in a large enough tank.

Yes 80s for blues and mid to upper 70s for bolivians. You wouldn't want to keep 2 different species with the same taste in territory and spawning sites in the same tank anyway.

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[rockyofhockey]

Yes 80s for blues and mid to upper 70s for bolivians. You wouldn't want to keep 2 different species with the same taste in territory and spawning sites in the same tank anyway.

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Ok thanks. What should I look for when finding a female Bolivian? 2 black spots? Short fins?


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[Gillie]

http://www.brc.moonfruit.com/sexing-guide/4528902946
Make sure to check your fish first so you can be sure to get the opposite sex.
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