Ram Cichlid Group Interest

[DarylA]

I was wondering how many of us are keeping/breeding/wanting Rams?

I don't think a TASA Ram Group exists - may be wrong - but it would be cool if there was enough interest. We could share our experience with Blue/Golden/Bolivian/Whatever Rams.

Please post here if you agree or have an interest.

[PappaBear]

I LOVE rams! Am in the process of building a breeder setup, which I will most likely use for rams. Going to have 4 breeding tanks, the question is not whether I will have rams in one or some of the tanks, question is whether it will be ALL rams.

I would join a Ram group.

[Skye01]

DarylA, as you know I am waiting for a pair from your breeding stock, because I too want to breed Rams. I absolutely love them, they are such stunning little fish...

I'm a yes on the group too...

[Vis]

I have 3 currently and they have spawned twice but is still learning that they don't hatch if you eat them :)

[DarylA]

I'm glad to see that there is at least some interest!

Skye01 I received my Rams last Thursday and they are settling in nicely. They have a bit of growing to do and I am going to give it a while for pairs to form. Lol, I have not forgotten that you are first in line and will keep you posted.

[Sean J]

I got a really nice pair today... It was nice to meet you Daryl! Hahaha! Cool coincidence. Anyway, they look really healthy. Stunning fish. I love Rams.

Bolivian Rams are definitely the easier of the 2 types to keep, but the Ramirezi are just much nicer looking fish.

[DarylA]

Sean J Lol, yeah it was a crazy coincidence! It was good to meet you too.

Those Rams did look surprisingly healthy but it was typical LFS staff telling you that your PH is too low! Not a bad guy, but typical!

I must still go check out the wood you mentioned.

Good luck with the pair and keep us updated.

[Corne]

I also saw a Ram pair at my local lfs
I am getting MTS already scouting for a second hand tank

[Henk Hugo]

I saw the most stunning rams at Pet Stop - Moolis would be able to tell you if they still have some in stock. They actually spawned in the shops holding tank!

[Lloydster]

i would join mine spawn all the time actually last night they just spawned again...im currently undergoing the same symptoms as Vis rams lol.
i think it has something to do with one male and two females he has his pick lucky bugger!!!!:bigsmile:

[Corne]

I am also eyeing the Petstop pair
Just waiting for a few clients to pay up

[Lizid]

I have been waiting for a decent pair of rams for months!!! Daryl if you have a spare set would be awesome

[DarylA]

Lizid I am keeping the current Rams for breeding stock but if all goes to plan then I will be able to offer in the not too distant future!

I still need to visit Pet Stop as I have never been there.

[Henk Hugo]

Lizid and DarylA - i flew up from CPT to go and see them (ok it was for work) it is really worth seeing the shop. The have some VERY cool fish etc.

[Skye01]

DarylA, thanks for remembering... :bigsmile:. I'm also interested in going to see Pet Stop, so if you are keen, maybe we can go together...?

You guys are making me so jealous!!! I wanted to buy a pair from Loolilocks the other day, the day after the shipment landed, but I just don't have the space right now :sad2:. I'm on the hunt for another 2ft tank at the moment so that I can put a pair in there to breed...

Please post pics guys...

Here are a couple of pics of a beautiful Ram that I had many years ago, sorry for the kak quality, I was still learning about taking pics...

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[Vis]

I bought 4 from loolilocks after the shipment came in.

Lost one though, but the other two females are spawning week after week.

Usually they will form a pair with the male and spawn.
In this case the male made a little nest and whoever has eggs to deposit is welcome to the nest apparently. They are still young and need some parenting skills.
I just need to see which two is the best compatible and put them in a breeding tank where the other fish won't come and eat most of the eggs.

[Henk Snyman]

I am selling my Juwel Vision 260 if you are interested

[DarylA]

Henk Hugo I will def be going soon!

Skye01 Sounds like a plan, we must make arrangements.

Vis Keep us updated.

[jpvd007]

I'm looking for a couple of rams if anyone has any for sale?

[jpvd007]

I'm actually looking for the Golden rams.

[DarylA]

jpvd007 I don't know about on your side of the world but there is an LFS in Boksburg that has a tank full of them.

[Kuhli Loach]

Strated off with 4 Bolivian Rams and added one more. A pair have spawned twice, but no chance of any fry surviving. I have added another Bolivian Ram and six Ramirezis. It seems as if there are two pairs of Ramirezis, they stick together but have not spawned yet.

[DarylA]

Sean J PappaBear Corne Lizid Henk Hugo Skye01 Vis Henk Snyman jpvd007 Kuhli Loach

I started a new social group called Ram Cichlid Community and have posted a few pics.

I hope to see you there.

[Henk Hugo]

ummmmm but i have no rams?

[Double-D]

I took over the rams from Vis this weekend. They are still acclimatising but it seems like the male went and picked the most open flat piece of rock in the tank. He does however also hover around the back end of one of my driftwood pieces. Just a pity that the angels frequent that spot a couple of times a day.

[DarylA]

Lol! I know Henk Hugo but felt that I would be rude if I didn't include everybody that had posted in this thread. Anyhow, you have plenty knowledge to share and anybody that wants to make a contribution is more than welcome.

[DarylA]

Double-D Very nice! Join the group to post pics and keep us updated.

[oscar freak]

Ok i have 3 bolivian rams getting along quite nicely think its 3 males they way they carry on.they can look really colourful at times but still cant compare looks wise to the blue which i would really like to get but the fickleness of them is putting me off getting some.

[DarylA]

oscar freak The Ram Cichlid Community is for those of us interested in Rams as a whole so join and post pics, comment, etc.

I understand your feelings on Blues but I am giving them a go to try and introduce more local bred specimens that are not hormone treated into the market.

[oscar freak]

Ja i'm going to join up now.also would like it if we could save the fish so to speak by breeding healthier more adaptive fish.

[JP01]

Hi all does anybody know where I can buy some healthy Bolivian Rams in JHB?

[oscar freak]

i bought 4 from my lps lost 1 left with 3 healthy ones they always seem to have though it may be a bit far for you.

[JP01]

oscar freak sorry I am on my phone, so I cannot see where you are?


Tapatalk

[oscar freak]

i and the pet store are near eastgate mall

[JP01]

I work in the south and stay in Randburg and I like to explore new places, will pop in there tomorrow as we close early, please pm the details.

Thanx

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[oscar freak]

pm sent

[cools32]

Very interested in this new 'group'.

Ramirezi have always been my favourite species, though recently I have also become increasingly interested in Discus.

They are stunning in both shape and colour, and personality wise they are incredibly fun to watch. Certainly a challenge to keep well though, and very demanding in terms of water quality.

Last week I picked up two healthy / chunky looking male Blue Rams (definitely not German) here in the UK and put them in a tank with 6 females. I went back only two hours later and found one of the males had already paired up. The second male also found a partner the next day. Both pairs have spawned, but have done what so many young Ram parents do, and have eaten the eggs. They need a dedicated 'private' tank of their own to flourish, and this is my next project, with a small fish room (my first) in progress.

The original 'wild form' remains my favourite strain by far. I find the 'Baloons' repulsive, and I am not a fan of the 'Electric Blues' as I think they look like they have come from a science lab. I do also like the Golden Variety as good quality ones can look stunning, especially the males.

There is a hobbyist breeder here in the UK, who I know has successfully cross bred traditional blue rams with electrics and the results are stunning.

Here is hoping this group proves to be popular.

Best wishes

Mark
Lincoln, UK.

[jpvd007]

Hay Mark lets get some pics of our overseas tanks? I'd like to see what your rams look like in the UK.