newbiefishcpl Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Is it quite common to have a more dominant Ram in a pair? We have a very bossy one who thinks the tank belongs to him and is all over the place and one that is quieter, hides more and is always being chased by his friend. The bossy one has different markings than the quiet one, he is clearer with bright red tips on his fins, the quiet one has what appears to be stripes with red tips too. They are both quite happy and get enough to eat, but is it common to have a bossy one and a quiet one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 If you have two males yes there will be one that is dominant. If you have a male and a female the male will still be the dominant one. Just a reminder, the Bolivian Ram is a cichlid and no cichlid is totally peaceful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Is it quite common to have a more dominant Ram in a pair? It would be uncommon NOT to. I had a blue ram that would chase my severums around. Totally ignoring that they were about 9" longer than him.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiefishcpl Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Thank you both They are our originals (after losing so many) and seem pretty content, but I feel for the quiet one and wish he/she would grow some "balls" :lar: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Add more to spread the aggression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiefishcpl Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Really Godly......would our dwarf honey gourami's survive more rams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I kept 4 Bolivian rams with dwarf neon gourami with no issues....... I should have asked 1st, what size is your tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFishing Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I bought two Bolivian's. I picked them out because they were the most active in the display tank. When I look back I should have realised they were actually fighting. Anyhow, turns out they were both female and one was deffinately more dominant. It harrased the other one so much the weaker one evenutally died after just a few weeks. Then I added two blue rams. Before I bought them I watched closely in the display and this time I picked out the least aggressive I could see. The Bolivian started harrasing them from the moment I added them. A short while later though the two blues spawned and the tables changed VERY quickly. Even though the blues are smaller they can sure dish it out. The Bolivian is no longer dominant and all have got on relatively peacfully ever since. I wont be getting another Bolivian though while this one is still around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiefishcpl Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 It's only a 130ltr Godly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 You should be fine adding more, might pay to try to find out what sex the 2 you already have are 1st though, any chance of a photo and I will sex them for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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