Hi,
I've only had this pair of male Bolivian Rams for a week, but I had hoped they would overcome their initial shyness and show themselves a little more by now. They also seem very pale.....?
I don't think they are juveniles - they're 5cm, have some pink to their fins, and the spawning tube is visible. I'm feeding a variety of foods including Nutrafin flake, spirulina flake, sinking pellets, algae wafers and frozen bloodworm.
More info, tank set up and water parameters on my profile.....they seem to be feeding, but when they're not wedging themselves under bogwood and plants, they chase each other round the tank and fight. Haven't seen any lip-locking yet.
Any suggestions for brightening them up, and improving relations? LFS is expecting some more in a couple of weeks, might it be worth replacing one male with a female?
I'd like 2 pairs but I don't think 23 gallons is big enough.......
I've only had this pair of male Bolivian Rams for a week, but I had hoped they would overcome their initial shyness and show themselves a little more by now. They also seem very pale.....?
I don't think they are juveniles - they're 5cm, have some pink to their fins, and the spawning tube is visible. I'm feeding a variety of foods including Nutrafin flake, spirulina flake, sinking pellets, algae wafers and frozen bloodworm.
More info, tank set up and water parameters on my profile.....they seem to be feeding, but when they're not wedging themselves under bogwood and plants, they chase each other round the tank and fight. Haven't seen any lip-locking yet.
Any suggestions for brightening them up, and improving relations? LFS is expecting some more in a couple of weeks, might it be worth replacing one male with a female?
I'd like 2 pairs but I don't think 23 gallons is big enough.......