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Hello,

I have had a bolivian ram for the last 8 months or so and I want to get a mate for it but first I must figure out the sex of this little beauty.

When I got it it was quite small (probably and inch) and it has now grown to about 3 inches (more or less). I dont see much of an ovipositor, the top part of the caudal fin has recently began to extend out, the dorsal fin does not have a long extension like the caudal but is pointy, the fin edges are a deep red, the spot is black, not faded.

Its temperment is VERY peaceful, she never chases off any of the other fish, and doesnt seem to have a distinct territory, just roaming all throughout the bottom of the tank.

I had another one a few months ago but lost it whenever I had my chilodonella outbreak. Back then, the current ram inhabited the right side of the tank while the one that is now deceased would gaurd the left side. That makes me think they were both males.

I can try to get a decent pic but I wont promise anything.

Thanks for the help!

if you have room, try getting a group and allow them to pair up.

thats what most angelfish breeders do, and it works. and the best part is, then you have extra rams later for a different tank

Yeah, try for the pic and someone should be able to sex it. Fin extensions are telling if they're extremely long, but I just look for the breeding tubes. It's easier if you have more than one ram in a tank for comparison, but still shouldn't be a problem.

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I will try to get a pic once I get back from NYC, which is when I will be out looking for a pair for this one. The problem is, I dont know what a male breeding tube should look like and what a females should look like. Mine has now just begun showing signs of aggression towards everyone during feeding time. Maybe a sign of a male?

I will get that pic when I get back!