Wow, even for non-aggressive species like blue rams and keyholes? I didnt think the same rules applied to them. I am gonna repost this question to get other opinions...not that I dont value yours...
What fish are best..?
- Thread starter Jezah
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Why would you repost the question? The same people are going to look at it... 
Just because you didnt get the response you were looking for doesnt mean reposting the question is gonna get you the one you want.
I'm speaking from experience here.... Even rams and keyholes can be aggressive when spawning. You could put as many pairs as you wanted in that tank, but ultimately you will end up with one.
-Diana
Just because you didnt get the response you were looking for doesnt mean reposting the question is gonna get you the one you want. I'm speaking from experience here.... Even rams and keyholes can be aggressive when spawning. You could put as many pairs as you wanted in that tank, but ultimately you will end up with one.
-Diana
I reposted cause this question was sinking down. I figured a new question would draw more attention.
I have read that rams are more likely to spawn when they have some competition. I put a second pair of bolivian rams in my 29g recently and have not had any trouble yet (emphasis on yet). What it has done is strengthen the pair bonds and led to more prespawning behavior than I was seeing with the single pair. (btw I have a 10g cycled and ready for first pair that spawns, or the pair that doesn't)
Jezah could always take back one pair if spawning of the other leads to aggression (if he doesn't mind losing the money he paid for the returning pair that is). Returning fish that don't work out in your tank isn't the best practice, but is sometimes unavoidable when cichlids are involved. Agree or disgree?
Jezah could always take back one pair if spawning of the other leads to aggression (if he doesn't mind losing the money he paid for the returning pair that is). Returning fish that don't work out in your tank isn't the best practice, but is sometimes unavoidable when cichlids are involved. Agree or disgree?
Also, you might want to avoid getting a pleco. Common plecos grow far too big for your tank and produce a ton of waste, which will in turn lead to water quality issues which would have a VERY adverse effect on Rams, if that is what you choose. You could go with a bristle nose or rubber lipped, but even then, they would probably barge in and eat any eggs your rams produced.
I would suggest cories, though many people don't advocate keeping them with Rams because they both keep the same quarters (the lower third of the tank). As long as you provide an ample number of hiding spaces, cories should be fine. (I have 3 aenatus in my 29 with a pair of Bolivians and have had no problems. The Rams will occasionally heard the cories around, but they don't mind much, have full fins and barbells, and still cary on normally). Also, you could add some otos to cover algae control. (Again, I keep them with Rams and they are hardly noticed).
I would suggest cories, though many people don't advocate keeping them with Rams because they both keep the same quarters (the lower third of the tank). As long as you provide an ample number of hiding spaces, cories should be fine. (I have 3 aenatus in my 29 with a pair of Bolivians and have had no problems. The Rams will occasionally heard the cories around, but they don't mind much, have full fins and barbells, and still cary on normally). Also, you could add some otos to cover algae control. (Again, I keep them with Rams and they are hardly noticed).
