Blue Rams

[newman187]

Purchased these guys (pair m & f) on sunday, I feed my fish every other day usually brine shrimp/blood worms with the occasional flakes and these little round fish food, but these guys done seem to eat anything. What do you guys feed your blue rams? I would like to know so if i have to feed them something specific then i'll stop by the lfs and grab it.

Thanx

 

[Cichlid-Man]

Your food is good. Might just be because they are new. Are you sure they arn't eaten anything? Even after lights out?

Any other fish in the tank? How big is it? What are your water params?

 

[newman187]

PH: 7.1
KH: 80 ppm
Temp: 78F

I haven't done any other tests for a while, i'm going to take a sample to the LFS and have them take it down town, i'll keep you posted.


I have 12 neon tetras, 2 rosie barbs, 2 bala sharks, 1 mickymouse platty, 3 sae's

They always seem to be picking off the bottom of the tank, but when I put the brine and blood worms in there they never go for them (about 3 feedings since i got them)

 

[dss2004]

Don't overfeed while trying to get them to eat. I have done this before. If they are healthy then they will eat in a few days. IME German and Blue rams are very shy. They probably won't start to eat until they feel comfortable. If you have a nice piece of drfitwood for them to hang out and retreat to, they might start to become a little more relaxed and feed. May just take some time. You have a couple of fast moving fish in there so it may take a little longer.