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	Keyhole, Bolivian Ram, or German Rams?
sly Big Fish Posts: 377 Kudos: 251 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jun-2004	Which species is more hardy (easier to keep)? And which species would you go with? My stocklist for 30gallon: 8 Cardinals 6 Jullii Cories
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	I think German rams are the least hardy. I think I would most like a Bolivian ram, because they're not super-hard to care for, and look nice. 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 12:02
nano reefer Fish Addict Posts: 716 Kudos: 570 Votes: 3 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	i would say either one of the ram i would go for the german rams as they are a lot more colourfull than the blivain rams though!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Big E Fish Addict Posts: 606 Kudos: 382 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Feb-2001	German/blue/gold rams are really not very hardy. Bolivians and keyholes are both hardy. I'd tend towards thinking bolivians might be a tad bit hardier, and they're definitely less shy in the tank. Eric
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
sly Big Fish Posts: 377 Kudos: 251 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jun-2004	Yeah, I'm trying to buy a pair of Bolivian or Keyholes but they seem to be difficult to find at my LFS.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
openwater Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004	German rams are shy fish especially around other aggressive fish. Cover and hiding spots like caves and plants are a must. But they are beautiful fish and easy to determine sex at a young age. Any knowledgable fish store employee should be able distinguish female and male.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02


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