Blue Rams And Agression Towards Eachother

[joy_division]

I have had fishtanks for 20 years.
Everywhere I read, Blue Rams are one of the most peaceful fish, but everytime I get them, they fight like hell with each other (or more like one bullies the other).
I read the sticky, etc. and this happens every time.
They both "appear" to be female, but I think they are a little too small for me to tell for sure.

 

[ramesses]

Well,no.They can and are agressive especially towards each other.As any good cichlids,rams are territorial and could and will attack any other fish that invade their space.

 

[bleechme]

For mine, I've gone through 5 Rams. the first two I bought were really peaceful. They never fought. They were a bonded pair within a few weeks. They died though. I was really a Noob with Rams and I didn't have everything that was required. Then I did more reserach and bought 2 more. They bonded quickly and laied eggs. (Eggs got eaten) Then the Female died a week later. (mistery death) And I just bought a new female today to pair with my loney male. They are not acting agressive towards each other, so I think this pair with bond soon. Maybe your problem is that you bought two that are the same gender. I have never expericed German rams of the same gender in the same tank. There for, never seen any violent rams. I hope you good luck!