phoenix44 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Since their debut at the Singapore show the creators have only tried to release the males. I will be ordering some in at some stage - perhaps once the craze has died down a bit. :lol: oops. that was a bit rude of me. what I meant to say is that, there may be some females around so fingers crossed that there are good pairs here. there are not many females in other countries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Does pH affect the outcome of the gender in these fish? If so, someone should breed them at the extreme that creates all females. They'd make a killing, I would but I've only got regular blue rams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 If I had the money I get a pair of these and breed rams again. At this stage I think I'll just stick with the normal blue and gold rams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Actually, I've got Mikrogeophagus altispinosus. Anyone else got them or are you talking about a different fish? :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkfur Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 oops. that was a bit rude of me. what I meant to say is that, there may be some females around so fingers crossed that there are good pairs here. there are not many females in other countries. I've heard that too, but then I have seen posts from people in the UK and stuff saying no problems getting females there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Actually, I've got Mikrogeophagus altispinosus. Anyone else got them or are you talking about a different fish? :-? Sam those are bolivian rams, and not blue or golden rams; or in this case electric blue rams (who comes up with these names any way???). blue rams are Mikrogeophagus ramirezi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkfur Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 c'mon Phoenix say it's a lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Nice fish darkfur! They look cool but I'm not even brave enough to try normal blue rams due to their delicate reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkfur Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 they need nice water rainwater works better for me than tap water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 c'mon Phoenix say it's a lady i'll say it's a male. :oops: Hope i'm wrong for your sake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 i'll say it's a male. :oops: Hope i'm wrong for your sake it is unfortunately what I am thinking too. course you have just got it, so feed him on colourbits and in some time you will be able to tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-town... Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 there are definately females mine has her egg tube out :bounce: a friend also got a pair and her female has a very purple stomach like female blue ram ready to breed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simian Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Pull out that Barry White album then and breed em :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 oh please be a girl! This pic makes it look like a girl but in the other 2 they look like males Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 there are definately females mine has her egg tube out :bounce: a friend also got a pair and her female has a very purple stomach like female blue ram ready to breed. Awesome stuff man! :bounce: Let me know if they make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskas Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 can't that petshop in Kuripuni get you one? they are usually good. Or the other one down here to phone would be Petone Animalz, they are the best in the region, usually have rams and are nice about ordering I rung the pet shop in Kuripuni (Masterton Seeds and Pets) but they said they will only order in numbers asked for and cant guarantee that they will get a male They dont like having them "in stock" due to them being sensitive with water conditions and being aggressive etc. Heading Welly direction (Churton Park) on the 20th so may have to swing by petone - if i can get my ride to take a detour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkfur Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I rung the pet shop in Kuripuni (Masterton Seeds and Pets) but they said they will only order in numbers asked for and cant guarantee that they will get a male They dont like having them "in stock" due to them being sensitive with water conditions and being aggressive etc. Heading Welly direction (Churton Park) on the 20th so may have to swing by petone - if i can get my ride to take a detour saw some gold balloon rams at Animates Melling today, both boys. No normal golds. Normal blues at Animalz petone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkfur Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 both turned upside down today Hutt Pets not interested :evil: though my water was perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze-dragon Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 that darkfur is unfortunatly the reason we simply dont buy anything from hutt pets anymore, fish are fine one second, dead for literally no reason the next. id say ask Carevets or Animalz to bring them in for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkfur Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 can't figure out if it's covered under the consumer guarantees act or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskas Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 go to Fair Go - they will sort it out for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 There are too many variables with livestock. Transit could have shocked them, stress could have killed them, and even the change in water conditions between the store and your tank could have been enough for them. your first step would be to see if their rams are still alive and healthy. if they are alive it may not be their fault; but if they are dead then they should oblige??? go to Fair Go - they will sort it out for you I highly doubt they would care... ___ sorry to hear about them dying too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Perishable goods. If pet shops replaced all the fish that died when people got them home there would be few left in business. Sorry to hear about your loss but what happens after they leave the shop is out of their control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I agree with Alan, it does suck but at the end of the day they could put the best care into those fish from the time they arrive in their shop and if they are poor quality stock (hardiness wise, which everyone suspects anyway) then nothing will save them, and the shops wont get their money back from the importers for them so if the do refund they are out of pocket big time. Thats why I wont be ordering any for our shop unless its a special order- too risky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkfur Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 nope I had one dying in a bag right in front of them and they said it must have been the ride to the store that did it :evil: bought my last fish there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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