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	Another Bolivian Ram question
vjayshutterbug Fingerling Posts: 24 Kudos: 29 Votes: 0 Registered: 27-Jan-2005	Okay, my two Bolivian Rams are sticking together like they are best buddies. I can't tell the sexes yet, but is this a good indication that I lucked out and have a male and female? I mean, if they were same sex, would they be getting along so well? I apologize in advance if this is a dumb question, but am new to cichlids.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
greenmonkey51 Fish Master Posts: 1571 Kudos: 1692 Votes: 5 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	They are probably just stressed from the move. how long ago did you get them.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Shannen Banned Posts: 1160 Kudos: 1686 Votes: 98 Registered: 17-Feb-2004	I don't recall him saying anything about just moving the fish. Yes this is a good indication you have a pair. Mine hate each other, and will fight at the sight of one another.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
greenmonkey51 Fish Master Posts: 1571 Kudos: 1692 Votes: 5 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	I was assuming that he just bought them
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Yup, it sounds like you have a pair. Usually, Bolivian rams of the same sex don't hang out together like you have described. Is there any chance that you can get us some pictures, so that we can confirm if you do indeed have a pair? And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
vjayshutterbug Fingerling Posts: 24 Kudos: 29 Votes: 0 Registered: 27-Jan-2005	I will try to get a pic of them....but for the life of me, they look just alike. EXCEPT. One is slightly bigger, and a little more reddish (pinkish, orangeish?) on the bottom area. And that coloring seems to come and go. Does that mean anything? Last edited by vjayshutterbug at 09-Feb-2005 22:16
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Sin in Style Mega Fish Posts: 1323 Kudos: 1119 Votes: 165 Registered: 03-Dec-2003	the size difference could be an indication. usually the smaller will be a female. this of course only works if they are both full grown.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Azrael_Darkness Fish Addict Posts: 547 Kudos: 420 Votes: 8 Registered: 26-Oct-2004	I'm still confused on the sex of my rams they seem to hang out and not hangout just as much. Still to young to sex, although one is noticeably bigger and they were the same size when i got them a month ago or so.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Sin in Style Mega Fish Posts: 1323 Kudos: 1119 Votes: 165 Registered: 03-Dec-2003	mine do the same. this is more then likely because they are to young to be paired but are oppisit sex so arnt to agressive toward each other. bolivians dont pair till a yr old.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Azrael_Darkness Fish Addict Posts: 547 Kudos: 420 Votes: 8 Registered: 26-Oct-2004	Well the bigger one does seem to kind of chase the other one with what looks to be playfull nipping. As their is no fin damage or anything i wonder if they are m/f. Only time will tell i guess.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
JazzyB Enthusiast Posts: 181 Kudos: 101 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	I have pictures of my male and female Bolivian Rams that I can post if you need help in "sexing" your fish. It's not very difficult. The dorsal, anal and caudal fins have filamentous tips whereas the females are more rounded. Some females have a very slight filament to the caudal fin but usually they are rounded. JazzyB:88)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
Azrael_Darkness Fish Addict Posts: 547 Kudos: 420 Votes: 8 Registered: 26-Oct-2004	Yes they are easy to sex once they mature. I know no way to determine a juvi boliv's sex.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:03
JazzyB Enthusiast Posts: 181 Kudos: 101 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	There are other signs of a fish's sex when at the juvenile stage, i.e. aggression, size, etc. However, to be absolutely sure, it's best for them to grow to maturity.
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