Ram - Sexing Advice

[MadAsToast]

Hello,

I was hoping someone might be able to help, i bought a pair of Rams from my LFS, i asked for a male and female, he said they were a little too young to sex, but would try.

I've read up alot on Rams, and the sexing difference is The female Ram is smaller, and has a reddish belly and a shortened second dorsal ray.

I've posted some pictures here:

http/fish.orbust.net/forums/index.php?sh...showtopic=27914

I'm unfortunately colour blind, so can't tell if they have a reddish belly, but a friend has told me they both have, as far as i can see they look identical.

If these photo's are inconclusive, i can add more, if i know what "angle" to get

Have i got a pair of the same sex, and if so are they both male or female?

If as I believe i have two females, what would be my best option, return one of the females, or add a male to them?

Thanks for any help in advance

MadAsToast

 

[apisto_uk2]

Hi,

Okay, you have definetly got two females, I would go straight back to the fish shop and get two males. They should soon pair up and your tank is easily big enough to accomodate two pairs.

I live in Worcester and have never gone to that fish shop, would you recommend it ?

Also, how big are the rams ? they look a decent size.

Cheers

Apisto

 

[MadAsToast]

Hi there,

Cheers for the advice, the LFS is pretty good (except for sexing of young Rams!!)
The rams are about 1.5" and are in excellent health.

In my opinion i would recommend the LFS, not particularly large, but they always have a good selection of Tropical fish, and bit of Coldwater, but no Marine, They do have a largish pond & koi selection.

Cheers