Normal Bolivian Ram Behavior

Aptos

Aptos

AC Members
Sep 15, 2008
102
0
0
So I just got 2 Bolivian Rams as my centerpiece for a 20 gallon tall. However, I've noticed one of the Rams (the more brightly colored one) chases the other Ram when he sees it. I haven't seen the more dominant Ram ever touch the other one until last night at feeding time. The Rams actually seemed to try and bite each other on the mouth. Is this normal behavior for Bolivian Rams?
 
pretty normal

I have a pair in a 20 bonefide pair that have spawned several times.

they do the same thing. tho often it is the female that chases the male.
 
Ok, they definitely were lip locking when I fed them last night. I thought it was an aggressive act! Mostly because the larger, less colorful one, ran away after like a one second lip lock.

Is there a way I can tell if they're aggressive in a bad way?
 
If you can offer them both their own little hideout, it will help with any aggression issues. They do not often use caves, but love hiding behind some plants or driftwood.
 
The only cichlids I've ever owned that do the liplocking as "testing each other out" are my angelfish. I have never seen this when I had apistos, many pairs of GBR's, and discus. These three all tend to prefer the "displaying" approach to attracting a mate. Typically a male will show off for the female by presenting a visual display of his fins in order to attract her attention. Then he may make some gestures or pick at a stone or other breeding site to show his intentions. I've never seen any of these go after a female or vice versa to test them out as partners. I've had a few apistos and many pairs of rams and a couple of pairs of discus.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
AquariaCentral.com
Top Bottom