I picked up two Bolivian rams today! I am pretty certain that I have a male and female (Ralph & Alice); at first they were pal-ing around then after about 30 minutes they did a few lip locks. I thought Ralph was the bully but at the moment he is pretty stressed and Alice is in charge! I have the lights out and am just observing for now. Anything else I need to do/watch for? This is my very first cichlid experience. I LOVE them. They are soooo cute!
ok- I got 'em!
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It is a 30 long. I will try to take pics tomorrow. they are still pretty stressed but they did eat some flake. I am really hoping I do not have two males. One is clearly a male with the elongated fins on the top and bottom of the tail fin, like a lyre tail. The other does not have this but the more I watch it, the more I think it has a taller 3rd ray on its dorsal fin. What do I do if I have 2 males and my LFS wont take/trade one back? Will they be ok after they establish territories?
I love those little guys/gals!!! Congrates on your new fishies! Post up some pics as soon as you can!!!
This morning they are still looking a little stressed (stress colors). My params are ok but I think after work I will do a WC. The one is still harrassing the other but not too bad - just a little nudging in the side and chasing away from time to time. I hope they figure it out soon! I got some driftwood; if I can ever get it to sink it will go in a divide the tank in half; hopefully that will help.
They are so cute! I love how they pick up some sand, chew it around and spit it out! And they have such big puppy dog eyes!
They are so cute! I love how they pick up some sand, chew it around and spit it out! And they have such big puppy dog eyes!
I am hoping that once they calm down a little more the sex difference will become more obvious. One is clearly a male the other is questionable........I am doing a WC tonite and will take pics when I am done. If they turn out (?!) I will post them.:grinyes: