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	Lifespan of Bolivian Rams?
sly Big Fish Posts: 377 Kudos: 251 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jun-2004	I've read that Blue Ram live only 1-2 years? But what about Bolivian Rams? Since they are hardier, do they live longer?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Yes, I do believe that Bolivian rams live longer. I think it's around 2-3 years, though it may be more. 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
Big E Fish Addict Posts: 606 Kudos: 382 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Feb-2001	My guess would be 3-5 years. Mine are probably at least a year old at this point (I've had them 8 months, they were at the LFS 2-3 months before I bought them). They tend to spawn later which often is indicative of a longer lifespan. Eric
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Rams live from 2-3 years. Is there anyone that have a longer living Ram?. :88) http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Big E Fish Addict Posts: 606 Kudos: 382 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Feb-2001	Jasonpisani - regular/blue/gold/german rams, 2-3 is right on, but bolivians are not the normal ram. From bits I've read on the net, 3-5 seems more reasonable. I'll let you know when time's up, though... Eric
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Thanks alot Eric, but i hope that they'll live more than that. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Annasmommy Big Fish Posts: 407 Kudos: 569 Votes: 1 Registered: 11-Feb-2004	I have a friend that breeds them for profit, and they actually live 5-6 years if porperly cared for. And, they will get up to 4 inches if mature. I have seen it, he has about 3 pair that large. Bolivian rams and german rams are about equally hardy.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Big E Fish Addict Posts: 606 Kudos: 382 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Feb-2001	Cool! That's longer and a tad larger than I thought...now, to wait! Eric
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
sly Big Fish Posts: 377 Kudos: 251 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Jun-2004	Anna: Can you ask your friend if he has any tips to keep the Bolivians heathly and possibly live that long?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Crazymom Fingerling Posts: 40 Kudos: 34 Votes: 0 Registered: 23-Jul-2004	My Bolivian Rams are 2 ~ 2.5 years old and just started spawning this year! They are both about 4" long and spawn like clock work every 28 days now. She lays her eggs on a flat rock on the bottom of the tank, they have been very good parents. I would also guess there life span to be somewhere between 4~6 years. I give mine regular water changes right along with the rest of my fish and move them from tank to tank and leave there babies in the exiting tank, so far I have had no trouble with them. Good Luck
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02


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