Bolivian Ram

[fUbAr]

I've just bought a male bolivian ram (was displayed as a Red Ram) to add to my tank. Its in there with cory's and harlequins.

he only went in a few hours ago, and is looking a little quiet, trying an failing to keep up with the cory's!

should Bolivian Rams be kept in pairs, or will he be ok on his own?

 

[NatKing]

I tried (and failed) to find a female that my BR would accept. I finally gave up and he seems perfectly happy by himself in my community tank.

I would not be unduly worried if he is a bit quiet the first few days. Once he finds his feet he will more than look after himself. I would guess that at the moment he is probably acting in a timid manner and is either very pale or very dark grey all over. Both are signs of stress and is common when they are put in a new tank.

I have been told that they are a bit tougher than the likes of German rams, but still quite fussy with water quality. I lost 2 of my females, but put this down to the shop I bought them from. The one I have now is lively, friendly and beautifully coloured. He is my favourite fish (but don't tell the others...).

 

[fUbAr]

many thanks, puts my mind at rest.

he's still colourful, just getting his bearings really...

here he is!

 

[NatKing]

He's stunning.