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	Bolivian Ram questions
bettafin Hobbyist Posts: 106 Kudos: 112 Votes: 17 Registered: 11-Feb-2004	I was thinking of adding a pair of Bolivian rams. I need to know if they will be compatable with the following: 6 Black widow tetras 4 cories 1 bristle nose 1 male betta I also have 2 dwarf male gouramis I would give to a friend if the rams are compatable. Anybody see any issues with this set up. I've been to several lfs and can't find any. The tank is 26 US gal.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	I have Bolivian rams with black phantom tetras, cories and a BN. No problems between any of them. Since the rams are more middle-bottom of the tank I think the betta should be fine as well. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
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sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	I agree, a pair of rams would be just fine. They won't bother any of the other fish, and none of the others will mess with the rams. I would add two more cories though, because they seem to do best in large groups. Four is nice, but six cories are even better. 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 11:26
bettafin Hobbyist Posts: 106 Kudos: 112 Votes: 17 Registered: 11-Feb-2004	I think adding 2 more cories would be overstocking the tank. Also if the rams are both males would their be territorial problems. What's the best way to tell what sex they are?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Nah, your tank won't be overstocked. Tetras produce very little waste, and cories don't make much either. Also, having two male rams wouldn't be much of a problem. Bolivians aren't very aggressive at all, even towards each other. They would have plenty of room to stake out territories in your tank anyways, as they only guard small spaces. As for sexing, females usually have more red on their bellies than males, and females have shorter filaments on their fins. It isn't very easy to sex these rams, though it doesn't matter much, unless you're planning to breed them. Last edited by sirbooks at 26-Oct-2004 20:56 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 11:26
Brybenn Mega Fish Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1173 Votes: 1 Registered: 02-Mar-2003	its all good rams rule
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never say die Hobbyist Posts: 85 Kudos: 58 Votes: 1 Registered: 18-Jul-2004	and to add to what sirbooks said the mails have like metallic green dots on there fins while the females have non.
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Gomer Ultimate Fish Guru Small Fry with BBQ Sauce Posts: 3602 Kudos: 1709 Votes: 106 Registered: 29-Mar-2002	They may try and nip at the Betta's fins. -- Gomer
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TheGoldenDojo Fish Addict Posts: 575 Kudos: 559 Votes: 8 Registered: 04-Apr-2004	i would not be surprised if the ram would rip the betta to shreads...
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never say die Hobbyist Posts: 85 Kudos: 58 Votes: 1 Registered: 18-Jul-2004	i wouldnt think it would i had 2 rams and a crown tail betta in a tank at the same time they left each other alone.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
bettafin Hobbyist Posts: 106 Kudos: 112 Votes: 17 Registered: 11-Feb-2004	I'm getting mixed messages on the rams. I do like Sirbrooks idea of getting 2 more cories. Right now I have 2 panda's, 1 albino and 1 lepoard. They all hang out together. If I add 2 more panda's will the 4 panda's stay with the others? I don't want to remove the betta. He's beautiful and sort of territorial only with the gouramis. I think adding rams might not be a good idea.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	It really depends on the personality of the ram, I suppose. They are very peaceful for cichlids, but they may nip at your betta's fins from time to time. I have a betta in my 29 gallon tank, and my lemon tetras will occasionally go after his long fins. I don't really worry about it, though. The tetras nip at each other more than at my betta. You could probably try the rams out, and see how they work. If you do, I'd return them at the first possible sign of them harassing your betta. That way, you'd be able to save him if he got picked on. Last edited by sirbooks at 29-Oct-2004 05:24 And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
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