german ram cichlids

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mattmctyre

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i was looking at freshwater profiles under cichlids. as you can see in my signature i wasnt planning on getting any because most cichlids are aggressive from what i have heard. but the ones i noticed were the blue and gold ram cichlids. in the information it said they are one of the least aggressive species of cichlids and could stay in a community tank with out hurting them...... what i was wondering if any one has them and if they would be a good idea? also i was wondering how long they get? please help:confused::confused::confused: <a href="http://www.myfishtank.net/freshwater-fish/american-cichlids/ram-german-blue/">German Blue Ram</a> this is the link.:eek:
 

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Newman

Newman

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Um...WTF


At just under three inches fully grown, this fish would be an awsome addition to a community tank. I do think tho it needs more room, the 40 gal looks a bit crouded. also i'd buy at least one pair ( a male and female) Female has a more pinkish belly, and some blue sheen on her black spot. Heres a site to learn more on them:

German Blue Ram
 

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mattmctyre

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I called my Lfs today and they said they usually don't sell tjem but I'm really interested in getting some. Do you know any internet sights I could order from. I looked at cichlidstaion.com but shipping was way to much.
 

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mattmctyre

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no but i have three main petstores in my area two large chain one small local.... petco,petsmart(large chain stores) and animart small local store used to sell them but since the bad economy they had to lower there fish population but i will ask about them ordering fish in for me
 

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rsheets

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Oct 21, 2009
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I love rams! They stay small and are not aggressive . I can't wait to get some more. Rob

mattmctyre said:
i was looking at freshwater profiles under cichlids. as you can see in my signature i wasnt planning on getting any because most cichlids are aggressive from what i have heard. but the ones i noticed were the blue and gold ram cichlids. in the information it said they are one of the least aggressive species of cichlids and could stay in a community tank with out hurting them...... what i was wondering if any one has them and if they would be a good idea? also i was wondering how long they get? please help:confused::confused::confused: <a href="http://www.myfishtank.net/freshwater-fish/american-cichlids/ram-german-blue/">German Blue Ram</a> this is the link.:eek:
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kenny1tothe6

kenny1tothe6

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I LOVE GBR's! They are pretty peaceful community fish going so far as living peacefully with Neon Tetras, Glowlight Tetras, Guppies, Panda Cories, &, a Brown B/N Pleco.
 

Newman

Newman

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Yea good luck with them. make sure your water in your tank is very clean (oammonia and nitrites, and <20ppm nitrate) cuz otherwise theyll be uncomfortable. these things love clean water.

consider placing some flat driftwood or rocks in your tank. make some caves before you get them. also concider moving some of your fish from the 40 gal to other tanks, cuz with 6 cichlids, its going to be waay crowded.
 

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mattmctyre

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Ya I have three caves I built with rocks I'm going to order some drift wood with the fish I need to save up some more. I can't wait to get them does any one happen to know what they like to eat? I was thinkin bloodworms or can they eat flake food???? I won't to have every thing before I order them!!!!
 

lynx336699

lynx336699

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Oct 22, 2009
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never heard of a german blue ram before til i came to this website started researchin saw they were good with discus so yeesterday i went out bought two of them one male one female 20 dollars a piece at petlands aquarium adventure pretty cool store they definitely look good in the tank. thanx for putting the thought in my head guys *crazysmil
 

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