First of all hello! I read a lot of fish forums but this is my first time posting.
So I'm considering getting a blue ram, still in the hypothetical but I have some questions/want some second opinions. And sorry in advance for the long post.
I have a 25g 24"L 14"D 19"H well planted. temp is 80
First off, how many do you recommend? I've read you should keep a pair. I've read one is fine. I've read 1 m and 2 f is best. What are your experiences? I have no real need to breed them(not that the eggs would even survive in my tank), and I worry about them getting territorial/aggressive when mating. So I was thinking off opting for one. But I'd hate the little guy to be lonely or stressed. Also what are the chances a pair will...well.. pair up? I've read if they don't the male may kill the female.
Second, Ph. Is 7 okay or does it have to be <6.8? I've read conflicting things. All my fish are fine with a lower ph but I worry about my snail (not that big a priority but still).
Third, I have small rounded gravel. I've read they prefer sand but can't find any other information. How important is this? I'd be willing to put a section or corner of sand.
Forth and finally! Where should I buy it when/if the time comes? I've read the mass produced ones can be particularly sickly. Besides a local breeder(which I'll have to look in to) Does anyone have any experience with ordering them online? Know a good site? Here are a few websites I've come across but its hard to tell from a website. Tropical Freshwater Aquarium Fish Mail Order - German Blue Rams, Cichlids & Labyrinth Fish, Rainbowfish and Blue-eyes
YUNITE | SDRAMS - Your No.1 Source of Quality German Blue Rams
If there is anything I'm not thinking of tell me.
So I'm considering getting a blue ram, still in the hypothetical but I have some questions/want some second opinions. And sorry in advance for the long post.
I have a 25g 24"L 14"D 19"H well planted. temp is 80
First off, how many do you recommend? I've read you should keep a pair. I've read one is fine. I've read 1 m and 2 f is best. What are your experiences? I have no real need to breed them(not that the eggs would even survive in my tank), and I worry about them getting territorial/aggressive when mating. So I was thinking off opting for one. But I'd hate the little guy to be lonely or stressed. Also what are the chances a pair will...well.. pair up? I've read if they don't the male may kill the female.
Second, Ph. Is 7 okay or does it have to be <6.8? I've read conflicting things. All my fish are fine with a lower ph but I worry about my snail (not that big a priority but still).
Third, I have small rounded gravel. I've read they prefer sand but can't find any other information. How important is this? I'd be willing to put a section or corner of sand.
Forth and finally! Where should I buy it when/if the time comes? I've read the mass produced ones can be particularly sickly. Besides a local breeder(which I'll have to look in to) Does anyone have any experience with ordering them online? Know a good site? Here are a few websites I've come across but its hard to tell from a website. Tropical Freshwater Aquarium Fish Mail Order - German Blue Rams, Cichlids & Labyrinth Fish, Rainbowfish and Blue-eyes
YUNITE | SDRAMS - Your No.1 Source of Quality German Blue Rams
If there is anything I'm not thinking of tell me.