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	Pic of Bolivian Ram Dorsal Filaments
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	I remember a few weeks/months ago I talked to someone on here who said they had never seen a Bolivian Ram with Dorsal Filaments. Well I finally managed to get a pic of mine to show you! Here ya go [/font] Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Sin in Style Mega Fish Posts: 1323 Kudos: 1119 Votes: 165 Registered: 03-Dec-2003	i remember that thread. mine also has dorsal filaments.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	That's a great pic, gorgeous fish ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Beautiful Picture & awsome Ram. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Sin in Style Mega Fish Posts: 1323 Kudos: 1119 Votes: 165 Registered: 03-Dec-2003	just wanted to post a pic showing the tail filaments also for future reference. *Sin in Style attached this image:*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Big E Fish Addict Posts: 606 Kudos: 382 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Feb-2001	It was me who hadn't seen a bolivian ram male with a dorsal fin filament...but then again, I don't know anyone else locally keeping them. Mine still doesn't have one despite being in my tank over a year and a half - I wonder if there may be some variation based upon location the stock came from. Eric
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	little confused how do you know its a male? maybe its just a female
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Big E Fish Addict Posts: 606 Kudos: 382 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Feb-2001	Well, it has very long flowing tail fin filaments, is much bigger than the female in the tank with no filaments on any fins, and they regularly have fry. With no other bolivian rams in the tank, just the two, one has to be male and the one with filaments and size seems like the logical choice! My digital camera doesn't have a macro mode, so here's the best picture I have of him: http://members.isp.com/crowshaven@isp.com/Bolivian%20Ram%20Pair%202.jpg Eric
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
inkodinkomalinko Fish Guru Posts: 2441 Kudos: 833 Registered: 18-Jan-2003	Sneaky, can I ask you what that plant is in the front?? The green grass looking one. I bought some and couldnt figure out what it is... Thanks!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Georgia Hobbyist Posts: 137 Kudos: 108 Votes: 3 Registered: 18-Feb-2005	I've also wondered whether the filaments are a variation. I have two Bolivian Rams, which both have long dorsal and tail filaments. But one appears to be female (pink belly, larger, rounder size). And the other appears to be male (orange belly, slimmer size). Unfortunately, they don't show a lot of interest in each other. So, they could be males... :%)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02


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