Kribs Vs Rams Poll!1

[Glenbo1981]

The only issue you will have with Rams and Guppys is the water difference,Rams like it very soft and dont seem to last 2 minutes in anything above discus soft water and high temperatures,Guppys however like hardwater,guppys will do ok in neutral,Rams wont long term,if you soften it,the Guppys will drop like flys.

 

[bagu]

although Rams are softwater pH of 6.0-6.5

people keep them in pH of 6.5+ highest; it means they wont show their full color =/

But very true what Glenbo said! i think you might have to take a look at what fish you want and build around it rather than harm all the others

 

[Chrs]

Whats the best type of P.H. down?

 

[Bebobb]

Peat moss is supposed to work, I would like to get some for my tank and put it in the back of my filterr, but when I go to a hardware store or something, I see it in the bags that people buy potting soil in. I want to get some for my tank as I have a ram and tetras.

 

[Chrs]

How much would the peat moss drop the P.H. (I have a P.H. of 8.0

 

[Chrs]

Reply quickly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....It's kind of urgent

click my baby dragons!!! just one more click

 

[Glassman]

I'm trying to decide on which fish I should get, Rams or Kribs? My tank is a 20 gallon and is stocked with 4 cories and 3 guppies which is a total of 15.5 inches out of a max of 24. How many caves would I need? Would I need one for the male and female?

EDIT: I decided that I'll only be able to get a male from one of the species because my guppy gave birth and I want to keep at least one or two.
P.S. click my dragon "fry"

Rams all the way!

 

[kribensis12]

With your Ph, kribs are the better choice. BUT, kribs don't get on well with corries ( in MY experience). Also, you probably shouldnt be keeping corries with that high of a Ph. I have, and they didnt last long. They prefer a ph below 7.0, also, lowering your Ph can be a pain in the but. Bolivian rams are less pretty, and do require a lower ph. As far as keeping your guppy fry alive. Good luck with that, the rams and kribs will eat the fry.

If you'd get rid oif the corries, I vote KRIBS. Also, they are African Cichlids, not New World Cichlids( just sayin).