Bolivian Rams or GBRs??

[KiwiGal77]

A couple of months ago I bought 2 rams. They were both sold to me as GBRs, but I have suspicions that the one remaining is actually a Bolivian ram. It's larger, not as prominent yellow or blue colouring on the body with duller black dots and has more pinky fins & tail with minimal blue through.

Here's a picture of the two of them in full colour having a dispute - the one on the left is the ram in question. Pretty sure the other one was a GBR, it had stronger colouring and was smaller (but maybe not?). Or perhaps they are both just still colouring up as they get older?

When his Hole in Head issue clears up I'm wanting to get a girl for him, so need to make sure I'm getting the right type!

[gligor]

They are both definitely German blue rams mate. Bolivians are a little less colourful and have a bit bigger eyes (also not red/black)

[REEVESTA]

+1 on above post. GBRs for sure :nfs:

[KiwiGal77]

Awesome, thanks! Do they both look male to you?

[gligor]

Hard to tell from the shot, but to recognise a male GBR you can look for 2 things:

- Males have longer fins, so if they are long and wavy then they are most probably male;

- Males have a longer second spike than the first spike in the top fin when spread out like in the photo.

Hope that helps and you can recognise one way or the other.