Help with Balloon (Angel) Ram

[n2nn2n]

I just got a pair of Balloon Ram from the LFS and was told it was definitely a pair. I'm new to rams. Anyway, they're peaceful for the most part, but every now and then I notice one will chase the other and, it looks like, he pushes into her. I was told that it was normal behavior.

However, I notice that today (5 days since I got them), one of the rams has the right fin nipped and is always hiding. Is this normal behavior? are they truly male/female? On top of that, the nipped fin looks like it has a white spot. would this be Ick?

[edit] Now that I think about it, could it be that the Ick causes him to rub himself on the ricks? I noticed he would swim at rocks and plants and twist so that part gets scratched. Would that then cause the fin to rip? I never actually see any nipping done by the other ram...just pushing/bumping. Any thoughts anyone?

Photo 1: Agressor
Photo 2: Injured

pH: 7.4
Nitrate: around 5
Nitrite: 0
Ammonia: 0
Temp: 76 F

Thanks

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29 Gal, 4 Harlequin Raspora, 6, Neon Tetras, 8 Rummy nose tetra, 3 Ghost Shrimp, 2 RCS, 2 Angel Rams.

 

[n2nn2n]

arghhh....was going to take the injured one back today, but woke up and found the injured one dead.

 

[Brookster123]

Do yourself a favor and return both of them and get some standard gbr, those Balloon rams are an abomination.

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[n2nn2n]

yep, that's what I'm doing. on my 6th day of their 7 day return policy. Got them because wife and kids thought they were cute.

 

[Brookster123]

Not cute when they die in a couple weeks

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