Sara
Aquarium Advice Freak
Well, it seems that I've got a problem. I've fallen in love with Bolivian Rams. I spend my time googling them and rearranging my apartment to accommodate another tank.
My concern? I have just spent the past hour reading up on old Bolivian Ram thread, and am now a little more hesitant. Especially after reading about Allivymar's bad experiences (http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=11880&highlight=bolivian+ram)
The tentative plan was to come home with a 10- or 20-gal tank (I'd prefer a 10-gal, considering the fact that according to building rules I'm supposed to have a maximum of a 10-gal tank in my apartment, and I'm currently sitting at far more than that), and a few Bolivian Rams. Either than size, my major concern is the pH...which sits at a basic 7.6. I've read that rams need a more acidic pH, but I've read that a few of you have kept them at more basic levels.
So? I'm looking for some advice, personal experience with your rams, etc., etc...
TIA! ...now back to googling...
My concern? I have just spent the past hour reading up on old Bolivian Ram thread, and am now a little more hesitant. Especially after reading about Allivymar's bad experiences (http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=11880&highlight=bolivian+ram)
The tentative plan was to come home with a 10- or 20-gal tank (I'd prefer a 10-gal, considering the fact that according to building rules I'm supposed to have a maximum of a 10-gal tank in my apartment, and I'm currently sitting at far more than that), and a few Bolivian Rams. Either than size, my major concern is the pH...which sits at a basic 7.6. I've read that rams need a more acidic pH, but I've read that a few of you have kept them at more basic levels.
So? I'm looking for some advice, personal experience with your rams, etc., etc...
TIA! ...now back to googling...