View Full Version : My New Additions; bolivian butterflie Rams
Lukee
07-12-2007, 12:50 AM
Here are some pictures, since everybody loves pictures.
The Male and Female:
Ps: I'm hoping that they'll mate :D
what do you think of them?
There a bit dull because there probably a little stressed although they
settled in very well.
there about 1.75" and 2" may be wrong; don't have a inch ruller.
i finally saw my Betta flare up, and it was at them:grinyes:
Mgamer20o0
07-12-2007, 1:09 AM
cool
jpappy789
07-12-2007, 1:19 AM
Once they settle down their colors will be wild!
kr0nic
07-12-2007, 3:14 AM
How do u measure them ? Total length or from the head to the start of the tail ?
Just asking because my bolivians look much smaller then those guys, maybe its just the pictures :s
Anyway there awesome little fish, give them some time, feed em some blood worms and see the true colours come out, my favourite thing about they is after a good feed of bloodworms there tail outline will turn electric pink.
Also dont be alarmed if they fight a little bit, its mostly just play chasing.
Where did you get them?!
They look awesome... :drool:
jpappy789
07-12-2007, 9:47 AM
How do u measure them ? Total length or from the head to the start of the tail ?
I think you exclude the tail..?
rich311k
07-12-2007, 9:48 AM
Very nice, I hope they do well for you.
rwilliams254
07-12-2007, 10:11 AM
Good looking fish
kr0nic
07-12-2007, 10:10 PM
Where did you get them?!
They look awesome... :drool:
There quite readily available here in Australia from what iv seen. Most LFS shops near me stock them and there also available online at www.livefish.com.au (http://www.livefish.com.au) for pretty cheap.
Firebelly__girl
07-13-2007, 2:17 AM
why do you have a neon by hiself?? lol Anyways, nice fish!
Firebelly__girl
07-13-2007, 2:18 AM
Wait shouldn't they be in a 20 gallon minimum? I see you have them in a 7 gallon with the neon, sorry I didn't realize it in my last post =) lol
I think you should read this, it's best to find out about the fish you're keeping, I've also made the mistake of not realising a fish's maximum size and tank requirements, another site I checked said that the tank should have a length of at least 24", the 7 gal has a length of 18".
http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_Bolivian_Ram_Mikrogeophagus_altispinosus.php
Its going in my 15gal... not my 7
severum mama
07-13-2007, 7:15 AM
15 is still too small IMO. I kept Bolivians for a few years in a 29 and I found them to be quite territorial if they don't pair (mine never did). A 30 inch tank is the minimum I would recommend for these fish, as they grow larger and are more territorial than GBR's- so a 20 long minimum, preferably 29.
15 is still too small IMO. I kept Bolivians for a few years in a 29 and I found them to be quite territorial if they don't pair (mine never did). A 30 inch tank is the minimum I would recommend for these fish, as they grow larger and are more territorial than GBR's- so a 20 long minimum, preferably 29.
:iagree:
jm1212
07-13-2007, 7:54 AM
nice finds
Fungi
07-13-2007, 10:02 PM
In My Opinion
severum mama
07-14-2007, 4:01 AM
Sorry, it means In My Opinion