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Hi
Does anyone have any info or links about blue rams.

Here are a few links with some information on this fish:
[link=http://www.fishprofiles.com/profiles/fw/profile.asp?id=Mikrogeophagus+ramirezi]http://www.fishprofiles.com/profiles/fw/profile.asp?id=Mikrogeophagus+ramirezi" style="COLOR: #808080[/link]
[link=http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?siteid=21&pCatId=1084]http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?siteid=21&pCatId=1084" style="COLOR: #808080[/link]
[link=http://www.indiapets.com/fishes/species/fh060.htm]http://www.indiapets.com/fishes/species/fh060.htm" style="COLOR: #808080[/link]

I personally have heard mostly good things about this fish. The only two cons I am aware of are the delicate nature of this fish, and that they can be aggressive to long-finned fish, or other blue rams.

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I haven't had any problems with my blue rams and long finned fish. I have them in with angels, and they never bother them at all. They do fight amoung themselves, though. After all, they are cichlids. They are a little delicate, but aren't particularly picky about water conditions. I have mine in a pH of 7.4 and they've spawned. Blue rams are really a gorgeous fish.

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The ones who told me they'd attack long-finned fish were workers at my lfs. I don't know if they can be trusted or not, but they told me a ram would try to kill my betta.

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And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."

Thanks for the quick reply Sirbooks
Very good links you gave me.Have been warned that these fish can be hard to keep.Fingers and legs crossed as I have 6 of them.

Sorry guys but thanks to your responce.Recieved them when I was replying to sirbooks

I have two in my tank and have lost three. The first two I got both died the next day. Thinking back I don't think they were in the best of shape when I got them. Of the next two, I lost one a few day later and the other is going strong. I just added another yesterday and it is doing great as well. I think it's really important to acclimate them very slowly. I took 2-1/2 to 3 hrs using the drip method. The ph was about 6.8 and my tank is 7.5. I kept an eye on the ph and didn't transfer to my tank until it matched. Like I said he's doing great, starting to color up and everything.

i have 2 rams 2 angels and a betta in the same tank and have not aproblems one.... and they, at least these particular ones, arent picky at all. quite hardy actaully and i love those little guys!

me

blue rams a reputed to be more delicate than discus. this is true in many cases. keep the temperture really high (77-82) and the ph around 6.0 for best results.

Bolivian Rams are better

plus they aren't as sensitive to water condition

Last edited by royal cichlid at 27-Sep-2004 19:34

i would have to disagree that bolivians are better. i have some bolivians and have seen blue in the lfs and the blues were always more colorful

Bolivians are nice, but I definitely like the blues better. They look awesome when they're colored up.

Last edited by jack999 at 28-Sep-2004 08:55

I have both. IMO blues have much better coloring, in good condition they look absolutely fantastic. My Bolivians seem to be a bit more active and more agressive, but not to the point where it's a problem.

My original blues were ordered online and I lost two within a month; one of the first two Bolivians I purchased I lost in its second week here. I now have five blues and three Bolivians, really like them both.

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Ok not to diagree with what Theresa has said, but I find my Bolivians to have lovely colour. The blues can be stunning, but in my experiance they are a very fragile fish.
I picked up 6 bolivians and 3 blues about 18 months ago I have since lost all three blues but all 6 bolivians are still going strong. I wish I had better luck with blues they are a beautiful fish.

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