Should I get a Blue Ram?

[Soupy97]

So I was originally planning on getting bolivian rams because I thought that it's recommended water temperature was much closer with those of my other fish. Now Im reading that blue rams are fine in 76-78 degree water, like my tank. I would much rather the blue rams, but Im not sure if they would be fine in this temperature.

Could someone clarify this for me?

Thanks

 

[Oscar98]

I would get the bolivian ram because in my opinion they are more colorful.

 

[cbourg746]

I would get the bolivian ram because in my opinion they are more colorful.

Really!!!
Bolivian

German

 

[Soupy97]

To be fair, that german blue ram is a very poor looking specimen and the bolivians are some of the best I've ever seen. I find it very uncommon to see a good looking bolivian ram around here. That said, I will still consider the bolivian, I just want to know if I could have a GBR

 

[Uncle Dirty]

And Bolivian rams are more hardy.......

 

[Soupy97]

Alright fine i'll get a bolivian ram haha. Is liveaquaria a good site to order my fish from? The stores around here are all chains with poorly kept fish

 

[cbourg746]

To be fair, that german blue ram is a very poor looking specimen and the bolivians are some of the best I've ever seen. I find it very uncommon to see a good looking bolivian ram around here. That said, I will still consider the bolivian, I just want to know if I could have a GBR

For whatever reason my phone screwed that all up. The Bolivian is on the left and the German on the right. Lol

 

[cbourg746]

Alright fine i'll get a bolivian ram haha. Is liveaquaria a good site to order my fish from? The stores around here are all chains with poorly kept fish

Please see my newest post. Mixed it up a lil. Dang phone app!!!! Lol.

 

[matty2085]

Get Bolivians. IMO they are less finicky and actually have a lot more character/more willing to greet you. They are like dogs. GBRs seem more like cats Maybe it's just mine but the have great colour and I personally prefer their more subtle colour.

 

[phishfriend]

just to answer your question. Yes, a GBR can live at those temp without any problems. Breeding requires temps at 80f. I also believe GBR are much hardier than common thinking. The pair in the above picture are GB sail fin rams. which are a hybrid

one of my breeding pairs