Ram trio- is it safe and will they breed?

[emerald76]

Hi,
I bought a pair of rams last week. They were supposed to be a pair but the employee grabbed the wrong one. Now I have two females. Would a male be an ok addition or will he kill one? Also, will they breed as a group or just a pair? Do they care for fry, anything major I need to know?
Thanks!


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[Brookster123]

Should be ok, just monitor for aggression and remove as needed

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[sinibotia]

Be careful. I put two of each gender ram in a 20 gallon, and I was away over the following weekend figuring they would be fine for 2 days, since they weren't paired off (having only been in the tank for one day anyway). Well, two paired off and they killed the other female over that weekend.

 

[Brookster123]

Be careful. I put two of each gender ram in a 20 gallon, and I was away over the following weekend figuring they would be fine for 2 days, since they weren't paired off (having only been in the tank for one day anyway). Well, two paired off and they killed the other female over that weekend.

2 males and 2 males is a far different scenario than 1m ro 2f. I keep 1:2 and the females get testy sometimes but they've been fine otherwise.

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[dalto]

If we are talking about M. ramirezi(blue/gold/GBR/EBR/etc) than there is a definite possibility that once a pair forms they will become aggressive towards the other female. Keep an eye on it and be prepared to remove the extra female or accept the natural consequences.

 

[jmg05005]

What about same-sex pairs? Would 2 males or 2 females get along?

 

[emerald76]

I don't want a same sex pair- I want a breeding pair. That's the point.


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[jmg05005]

I wasn't suggesting that for you. I'd like to have a pair of rams, but have no interest in breeding them, so I was wondering if a same-sex pair would get along?

 

[emerald76]

Oh okay


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[sinibotia]

2 males and 2 males is a far different scenario than 1m ro 2f. I keep 1:2 and the females get testy sometimes but they've been fine otherwise.

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I know it's a different scenario, but it's still at least somewhat similar. I'll never know if the exiled male played a part in it, but I'm positive the dominant pair did. And it was shockingly quick to happen.

 

[severum mama]

I'd return one of the females and add a male. This isn't a species that is picky about mates. No reason to have a third wheel along and risk the aggression IMO.

 

[Brookster123]

I'd return one of the females and add a male. This isn't a species that is picky about mates. No reason to have a third wheel along and risk the aggression IMO.

3 males and one female? That works?

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[emerald76]

I'd return one of the females and add a male. This isn't a species that is picky about mates. No reason to have a third wheel along and risk the aggression IMO.

Okay, I'll see if my LFS will take the smaller girl. Thanks!


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[severum mama]

3 males and one female? That works?

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Pretty sure emerald was sold 2 females as a pair, and currently only has the 2 females, looking to add a male. Returning a female and getting a male would leave emerald with a pair.

 

[Brookster123]

Pretty sure emerald was sold 2 females as a pair, and currently only has the 2 females, looking to add a male. Returning a female and getting a male would leave emerald with a pair.

Blame it on my a.d.d., yes.. mis read that one big time. Thanks

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[severum mama]

Okay, I'll see if my LFS will take the smaller girl. Thanks!


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Be polite in your request, obviously, but IMO your shop should make this exchange since based on your original post, it appears you asked for a pair in the first place. You aren't the one responsible for netting the wrong fish.