Bolivian Ram Care and Breeding

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

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[@closetocreamy]

Just dont leave this guys with three dot gouramis mine killed the ram so as a result i chucked him out the window

[@amydavidson7331]

Hi! I have neon tetras, pygmy Cory's and a hillstream loach. I was hoping to add a pair of bolivian rams- do you get a male and female pair? I am not trying to breed them. Or are they okay alone if I were to get one?

[@ntwlnut]

Here 6years later, and Jason is still giving great info!

[@KM-px8cs]

Thank you, this video is just what I needed. I was planning to pick up this fish later today but wanted to do just a little more research to make sure they would be compatible with my setup and community. This video was very in depth in a short amount of time.

[@MelindaBoley]

That was perfect for my morning inspiration. Moving my pair into a ten. As a breeder with a large business, it's been to hard having any mixed species tanks. Needed a refresher to get them into the new tank this morning. Later today I'll be dividing my Peacocks and Mbunas into separate 30 gal breeder setups. Great quality video. Thanks for the morning cup of Cichlids 😎😂☕🐠🐡🐟

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's awesome. I keep telling myself I need to start breaking up some of my mbunas and peacocks into breeding pairs/groups - I just need to get it done! Thanks for watching

[@MelindaBoley]

Well that's it then I'm going to go ahead and do a video just like yours I'm going to do a species profile and how to tank setup so hopefully maybe that will give you the same inspiration you gave me

[@ivanc9231]

They are awesome fish got one in my community tank with gups female betta some tetras, great looking fish mate

[@RustyLongPipe]

I’ve had loads of tropical and marine tanks. The Bolivian ram is still my favourite of all fish. Easily the most interesting to watch if you have a good sized group.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They are very personable!

[@12gaugeSamurai]

My favorite fish. Lots of personality. I have a homicidal Angel fish, and even it thinks the Bolivian Ram is cool. I have one in a 39g with a large Angel, Bristle nose, bunch of Assassin Snails and a team of Zebra Danios. The Danios were a problem at first because those savages would not let anything sink to the bottom. So I mixed up the food so that it would sink at different speeds. That way while the Danios were busy at the top, other foods would make it to the bottom. Great video!

[@sshamon72]

I just saw Bolivian Rams at my LFS and planning on getting few. I'm so glad I found your video, it's been very informative. Great video 👌

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hope you enjoy them!

[@jacksheppard2687]

They are one of my favourite fish at the moment. My pair have just spawned for the first time in a community tank. I was not even thinking of breeding them, but as I like them so much, I have now transferred them to a smaller tank with only a male Beta and a pregnant platy. I have also just bought a few electric blue Rams, which I am looking forward to see grow up in the community tank.

[@shanejones578]

The Betta will get rekt by the rams lol

I just got my first pair, I’m so excited!

[@amym.4823]

Came here from your recent rams vs. apistos video. Considering adding some Bolivian rams to my 40 gallon community in the future.

[@WeldonTanks]

I am going through your channel and keep finding great videos and information I have been interested in keeping Bolivian Rams

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you for watching! I think you will enjoy them

[@bk2pla]

Thanks so much for the very informative video. Lots of good tips. I just got a pair at my club auction and have never tried Bolivian Rams so I really appreciate the info!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Very cool! Enjoy them.😃

[@butkusfan23]

This clinches it, this will be my centerpiece fish for my 65 gallon community tank. I mostly keep small tetras like embers and neons, along with green fire tetras and 5 cochus blue tetras, so a large fish is out since it could eat moat of them. My water is fairly soft and my ph is about 6.8. My tank is seasoned, has great filtration and fully planted from side to side and even has a good amount of water lettuce on top. Against my black background and black sand, and all the plants, it should look amazing.

[@remhk6672]

Maybe add a dwarf gourami with the bolivian. A single ram as a center piece in a 65 gallon won't look too impressive.

[@selmanselimovic3725]

The snail was riding a snail 😂

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Lazy snail. Haha

[@silverkiss37]

This actually happens A LOT! Matter of fact, many times I have received free snails this way... Get home with my snails and see a baby snail in with them, lol. At first I didn't realize how it was happening until I saw a baby snail on the bigger snail I was buying. So cute.

[@silverkiss37]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Actually they're not being lazy, they're cleaning the other snail's shell! I can appreciate it bc I hate it when my snail's shells get algae.

[@nochillkowa9493]

It’s called Uber

[@jmacd98]

Great fish, and so much easier to keep than ramirezi. According to Horst and Staeck, they were found in a PH of 7.6 in Bolivia, so obviously they are very adaptable in water conditions. Thanks for sharing

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Great info - I read that as well. I agree - so much easier for me to keep Bolivian Rams compared to German Blues.

[@worldofanimalsen7126]

This type of Ram looks great. I like those very much. And amazing footage you've got there! Very informing, new sub here ;)

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching

[@midwestmasocist]

Just put 4 of these little guys in my community tank and I swear they're more peaceful than some of the male mollies I've owned.

[@TerryLestrange]

How are they doing ? And how many males/females?

[@joeygarcia8295]

Nice vibrant colors. I find Epsom salt to be a good remedy for the pop-eye one . After trying to hold several Bolivians in a 40 gallon tank, I have realized that the rams on the bottom of the hierarchy tend not to handle the stress of dominancy over time. They'll start to waste away from the bottom up of the pecking order, by becoming emaciated and eventually dying.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good point!

[@amymandeville8342]

My rams laid eggs a couple days ago. Took me by surprise! I'm not sure if they're eating the eggs or if they're moving the wrigglers.

[@annamorris7097]

I love my 2 year old Bolivian ram so much! I have him (not sure what sex) with two black skirted tetras and they are great together! He is always up at the glass to see me! Best fish I’ve ever owned

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's a nice combo! I love the way they look at you when it's time to eat with their fins going all crazy. : -)

[@annashobbies4350]

The rams are beautiful fish. I hope you have great success with them breeding. I'm still wanting the peacock gudgeon. Tho.😉 💚🐠💚

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thanks! I don't blame you - peacock gudgeons are some of my favorites!

[@redsev4484]

Care guide 1:water 100x more basic then fish prefer 2:water hardness 10 times too hard 3:keep water cool Goes to show most of these fish have been bred in hatcheries all in the same water no matter what the preference for the fish. The important thing is always a stable environment!

[@silverkiss37]

What about keeping this fish at the low end of brackish?

[@Trivedi_Tuesdays]

Hi Jason, my rams are in the process of protecting their eggs after I got home from work, and now Im panic watching. This video helped out a lot, thank you

[@cathylocklin3215]

I just got 2.👍🏻I have 4 German Blue Rams with my Angel Fish, all are doing well.

[@elmo777]

Thank you for making this video

[@geflores]

Can I have one of these in a 29 gallon tank that already has 8 zebra danios? I plan to add some corys later as well.

[@annamorris7097]

My BR is named Snowball and I love him with all my heart. He is the best fish I have ever had. I also have him in with a GBR and a golden but he is still the best simply because of his puppy dog personality. I want him to have the very best in life, is there anything I can do that would make his life more fun and enjoyable other than giving him the best environment?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think you are off to a good start! Just watch him with the other Rams - hopefully they continue to leave each other alone. They love to hang out by plants and rocks. : -)

[@annamorris7097]

Prime Time Aquatics they have been together for a few months and the three all get along pretty well! Snowball usually stays to himself while the other 2 hang out together. They are so wonderful to watch.

[@flemmingj1965]

I have mine with firemouth cichlids no problems at all

[@briant.4618]

Watched recently, got a new 55 that i plan on stocking with these rams

[@TableTopBiker]

Thanks for the great video. We are setting up a 55 gallon tank. Plan on using sand, amazon swords, anubis, drift wood, heater set around 76, canister and hang on the back filters. Also have some fake plants for the time being until other ones grow out. Looking into what other plants I could get away with. Might also build some hideouts using broken up ceramic or slate tile. The question I have is stocking. I feel I have a grasp on what I'd like to do but would love input. Here's what I am thinking. 2-4 Bolivian rams, 4-6 panda cory and 12-15 cardinal tetra.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That will be a nice mix and should work great in that size tank. You may want to increase the temp to 79-80 degrees F for the cardinals, the other fish will handle that just fine. If you haven't already bought the filtration, you could probably get away with one or the other. Probably won't need both, unless you are just looking for redundancy if one breaks, which isn't a bad thing. : -)

[@trevormcmanis]

Big fan of your channel. I just picked up five Bolivian Rams. What vegetables do they like? Do they need to be prepared in a specific manner? Thank you for your help

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I actually don’t feed my fish vegetables- we primarily feed Northfin flakes and pellets.

[@trevormcmanis]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics ok. I will do the same. thank you 😊

[@mraquaticnews5676]

Thanks Jason.

[@aussiechick3923]

Great informative video thanks for sharing 👍😉

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@michaelbotting806]

I have just bought a single Bolivian Ram for my 20 gallon community tank - have had it for about a week - I don’t think it’s an adult yet - it doesn’t have anywhere near the same kind of colours as yours - mine has some red on the end of its fins and that’s about it. Anything I can do to bring out its colours? Or will that just come in time?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Just give it time. They also show better color when the substrate and background is dark.

[@deniselange7363]

I have a planted community tank and just added 2 more Bolivian Rams today; I already had two. I love all Rams.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They are such cool fish!

[@deniselange7363]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Do you have any opinions on apistos or nanacarras?

[@deniselange7363]

Oops, I just saw the comment below about another video. I'll go and check it out.

[@TerryLestrange]

Can they go along with mystery snails u think ?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I don’t trust cichlids around inverts.

[@aleeyabrass2848]

I am having trouble sexing my two bolivian rams, are you able to help if I posted nice clear photos of them?

[@donaldportofee4475]

Hey I love the channel! It's very informative. I currently have a planted 40 breeder with a bolivian ram and I was wondering if it's possible to add a male apisto to the mix? And for the bolivian rams and apistogramma, should they be kept singly, in pairs, or in groups of their own species? I've looked a lot online to answer this question and opinions seem very mixed with some people saying they're social and need a pair/group and others saying you'll have aggression issues with a pair/group

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The issue you will have if you add multiples is if they start breeding. That will make it harder on the other fish.

[@donaldportofee4475]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics That makes sense. I'll have a backup plan/tank if it doesn't work out. Thank you!

[@WinterstriderGaming]

I think I found an exception. I bought a full grown female Bolivian Ram and she has been peaceful and not bothering the other fish, guppies, mollies, otocinclus and honey gouramis. I then bought three juvenile Bolivian Rams and she immeidately started chasing all of them around continually throughout the day. I took out the four gouramis and separated her out to another 20 gallon high and she was fine. Then the three juveniles started to single one of theirs out so i took them out and put them in with the the full grown one because the bullied one would not come out to eat at all. Any suggestions? I think the black mollies having too many fry might be part of the cause but I am going to give them to my local fish store with the fry soon. I'm hoping this will help.

[@charliematusik561]

Hi there, do you think these would be suitable with Zebra Danio's. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks. I have 20 Gallon tank with 8 Danio currently.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That could probably work.

[@theirishman8455]

Awesome vid, helped with my next fish decision! Ty!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy them!

[@theirishman8455]

Prime Time Aquatics Really looking forward to em! :)

[@acvomusic]

Just a question, do you need to have a pair or can you have just a single one in a community tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

One is probably better for a community tank.

[@Click771]

@@PrimeTimeAquaticswhy? Thanks

[@kalawai2000]

I’m going to get a few of those Rams for my Discus tank.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I don't generally keep discus, but I know people who have successfully kept German Blues with them.

[@RustyLongPipe]

Did you end up trying Bolivian rams with your discus?

[@VictoriaLeeCreates]

🤟💛😎 just here doing research

[@kevinhickey5718]

How many should go in a 40 g I wanna put some Cory’s in there too maybe a bristlenose

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You might be able to get away with two pairs, but one pair might be a good place to start.

[@MiguelZ805]

They do good with corys and bristlenose I’ve had mine with no problems

[@carolinacancelado3701]

Thank you for the video! Very informative! I have 3 Golden, 2 Electric and 3 Blue German Rams... not sure of the sex, but they keep picking at each other... I also have 2 angel fish (125 gallon ). I have plenty of plants and drift wood... any ideas to stop them from arguing?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is common. The more structure and plants you have the less they will fight (usually). However, sometimes it's just a constant battle.

[@mizukage796]

Question: i have 40gallon breeder. Could i keep a pair of bolivian rams with a single angelfish for a community tank like setup? I wanted to add cherry barbs and corys and plecos too.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Most likely it would work ok.

[@mizukage796]

​@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you!

[@giftofthewild6665]

Unfortunately never seen these fish in a store and cant get live fish delivered to my country so unlikely to be able to get a pair. They are gorgeous though.

[@cG-es8mb]

I have ordered a Bolivian ram and my aquarium is already established. I have the natural color brown color gravel. I thought about changing my substrate to a black smaller gravel but not sure if moving my established tank gravel out and putting in new would destroy my established tank and have to go through the nitrogen cycle again. Will the Bolivian ram be fine on the gravel that is established and not worry about switching it to black gravel?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I wouldn't change it right now.

[@cG-es8mb]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics okay. Thank ya.

[@julim9242]

Hello @primeTimeAquatics, Can I keep 1 bolivian ram with 1 Dwarf Flag Cichlid (Laetacara curviceps) in a 30 gallon community tank with platys and mollies?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hard to say for sure if they will get along, but they are two of the more tame cichlids.

[@julim9242]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you!

[@CapedCrusader03]

So I decided we want to add some of these Bolivian Rams to our current tank, I see you said yours do fine with the gravel so I was excited to see that as that’s what we have for our substrate too. I have been so undecided because I don’t want to tear up our tank to add sand so we can have these 😳 I was about to go there though. Do they have any issues? Would it hurt to do some partial sand in our tank? (We have a 75 gallon long currently holding a bristlenose plecostomus, 3 mollies, 2 guppies and 1 harlequin rasbora-- we lost some fishies from Ich awhile ago and the tank is back to being stable and cleared so anything I don’t have to do to disturb them too much is a plus).

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think they could fit in really well in that tank. Adding a little sand works if that's what you want to do, but isn't required.

[@MrVanboys]

just do what you want man dont make it difficult .. 🤣 lol this is hobby not homework

[@flemmingj1965]

The Bolivian ram Here are a few guidelines to help you get started: Water temperature: 72 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit pH levels: 6.0 to 7.8 Water hardness: 2 to 12 dGH Alkalinity Levels: 4-8 dKH

[@Davidmatys-zt9gw]

I have3 Bolivian Rams with the following : 2 electric blue rams 2 orange platys 6 rummy nose tetras. 3 siamese algaes. 1 yellow angelfish 4 panda corys 2 kuli loachs 1 bristle nose pleco I do 1 25% waterchange a month and have a topfin 50 filter . I've had these fish for over a year now . I must be doing something right .

[@cole3967]

Yep, should have got a 20Long and 4-5 Bolivian Rams. I got 1 first to try in my 20 high, seemed great so I got 1 more cpl days later...well that didn't go well...the what appears to be male Ram (point on under belly by anal fin) continuously charged the smaller Ram, that appears to be female (no point on the under belly by anal fin) not allowing it to reach substrate or plants. So I put the smaller Ram in with 6 Black Neons, in a 10 gallon temp. To my surprise they actually did well🙂, and were schooling together. Couple days ago, the larger Ram still in 20 High began charging EVERYTHING in tank lol. So I did a switcheroo and put the calmer Ram and Black neons in the 20 High, and temporarily put the larger Ram in the 10 gallon with 2 Tiger Barbs (they began fin nipping the black neons). Obviously just a temp solution until next tank upgrade, but the small Ram still schools with the Black Neons, lol it's really neat to watch. Thanks again for the species highlight 👍

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ah yes, the process of moving stuff around until the mix works. : -) At least you have the ability to do that!

[@cole3967]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Yes, definitely helps ! Now just a bit of a wait until I can put together a bigger/planted tank...🤔 maybe that will 'cool' things off between these 2 Rams lol

[@batkat0]

Just an fyi, the video you linked to is for Bolivian rams which might be confusing for new hobbiests.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

If it’s from the short that’s what I suggested if they can’t keep German blues or electric blues?

[@scupking]

Just picked one up for a center piece fish in a 20 long!

[@flemmingj1965]

I have 4 Bolivian Rams and 2 Electric Blue Rams with polar blue cichlids in my 40 breeder no problem

[@anthonytirado6828]

I bought a bolivian ram a while ago from petsmart and it just stood there all day barley moved never ate and my gold and german rams were perfectly fine in my 60 and I wouldve bought more bolivians but they only had the 1 then it died 2 weeks later I get the last one yet again and it's doing the same thing it just sits there all day hardly moves and I've never seen him eat and all my other fish are fine I have no idea what's wrong my parameters and temps are normal

[@jmills151]

Hi... I know this is late but right now I’m really debating on Bolivian Rams Apistogramma or peacock Gudgeon which one do you think would do the best in a 32 gallon tank and why? If you want to see my tank look at my last video I hope you respond 😅

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

All are good options. You will have more color options with apistos compared to Bolivian Rams. As long as they are close in size, there is a chance you could keep peacock gudgeons with either fish.

[@jmills151]

Do you think I can could keep both? Right now I have 3 honey gouramis

[@trochartist]

Great vid dude👍it’s quite a handsome fish

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you. Easy to care for too!

[@plecopotamus]

Would they work in a 20g hex? I have one with some black neons and a clown pleco. Trying to figure out what could work as a centerpiece in that tank.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

One male would be cool

[@plecopotamus]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I was thinking a ram or a panduro. Would one or two of those be ok in the 20g hex with the neons and pleco?

[@plecopotamus]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics And thanks for all the videos. They've been very helpful. :)

[@carlosramos921]

Do you think a single ram would be okay with a group of peacock gudgeons in a 40 planted tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I have done that mix in the past in a 37 gallon without any issues.

[@danielcampana4561]

Question: Could you keep a single German blue ram male or Bolivian with calm betta in a 20 long? Also with Ember tetras?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

My guess is the german ram will get bullied?

[@shanejones578]

Did the ram murder your Betta lol

[@angelion7398]

So I finally took the plunge and got two Rams today, they're two Balloon Golden Rams. However not sure about tank mates, not many videos mentioning this. They are in a 20 long, thinking about one Bristlenose Pleco and maybe 2 guppies.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That could work. :-) Good luck with them.

[@angelion7398]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Great and thanks :)

[@madalynncirstea4900]

Just got a young set of Bolivian rams super tiny barely bigger then my thumb nail. Any more tips for beginners I got them blood worms, live plants, a decoration they can go in and out of hide in and under, heater keeps my tank at 78°-82°, have a air pump going at a nice not too heavy current, have a filter going is there anything I am missing?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

As long as the tank is cycled you should be in good shape. Fish that small often go crazy for live baby brine shrimp if you feel like making it!

[@mikef3300]

I setup a 40 gallon breeder tank for a pair of Bolivian rams. I put a piece of spider wood, amazon sword and anubias plants, rocks and a rock cave as well as a clay pot in the tank. I have two rams that have differences such as size color and length of fins but Im not sure if they are a pair. They follow each other everywhere in the tank and spar a little but I’m not sure if this means anything since this is my first time keeping this fish. Should I give them more time to see if it turns out I have a pair or do you think I should get another two to up the odds of having two pair off?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

With a 40 breeder you could do either. There is plenty of space in there for two pairs if that's how it turned out. : -)

[@Hi-wu6jh]

Hey Im planning on doing a tank soon would it be to much if I put 2 peacock gudgeons 3 Cory’s and 4 rams for a 36 gallon or do I only put the 4 rams in only?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

If the tank is heavily planted with lots of rocks and wood it might work out ok.

[@GoogleAccount-be5jl]

Can 6 plattys 5 panda Cory’s plus 1electric blue ram fit in a 35 gallon.Great video

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think that would be good.

[@GoogleAccount-be5jl]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics do you think I could add an angel fish or no

[@scubaandmore4798]

I have a 55 gallon tank and looking at stocking options (will be planted with drift wood and rocks, can create a couple 'caves'.) I will be using a small smooth gravel substrate. I currently have a school of corys and a few guppies that I will move over. I intend to add a small school of neons, add about 2-3 more corys, one clown pleco, and then I was looking at these. I'm not familiar with breeding and don't really want to, but I would like to have him have a companion (I read they do fine alone though.) My question is: Would a mated pair of these be ok in a community tank like this? Or if they bred would they be too aggressive for things like the corys, which could poke around near them? Thank you

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's a large enough tank where you would still probably be ok.

[@scubaandmore4798]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics awesome! I'm trying to stay under the one inch per gallon and figured it would still be good! I just don't want over stock it :) I'll be introducing them over time as to make 100% sure tho!

[@michellep3814]

I am planning a 30 gallon tank. How can you make sure to get a proper pair? I might put them in with some von rio tetras and pygmy corydoras.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It’s a little easier to tell if they are close to full grown.

[@duncandonuts5268]

Should I buy some sinking pellets, or will these guys be able to get to submerged flakes before a school of 15 rasboras do?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They are usually pretty aggressive eaters and should be able to compete just fine.

[@nevaeh1758]

I purchased 2 of these fish a couple of weeks ago. they have their own 20 long tank, 82 degrees steady. Water perimeters within a good range of what they like as well as I can provide it with my water. I do not chase ph. I have yet to actually see them eat. I have tried frozen brine, I have to remove it from the tank the next day. I have tried small cichlid sinking pellets, have to remove them the next day. I have tried flakes, blood worms (once). I never see these fish eat. What am I doing wrong? What else is there to try. Live baby brine is not available to me, nor do I have the means to grow them myself. Any suggestions?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Is there anything else in the tank that could be scaring them? Maybe high light? You could try feeding them without any room lights on except the tank light and walk away (across the room very still). See if they come out and feel comfortable eating? There is always the chance they could have an internal parasite that may require treatment too.

[@nevaeh1758]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I have done that low light feeding yes. I just don't see them eat. I remove any debris the next day and try a different food. Today was the flakes that I use with the other fish which is a pretty good smelling food. They do not display any type of sickness at all in 2 weeks. I am going to be ordering xtreme for all my fish and hopefully they will get excited about it for all the hype it gets. :) I thought at first that they were intimidated by the busy clown loach, that have since been moved to their intended tank after the QT. These fish are technically still in QT. Someone suggested a beef heart food though I hesitate on that suggestion. Not because it's wrong, but because I am not sure that I trust any beef product, including for myself. These fish are quiet and shy. I suspect that they do eat something, I am just not seeing it. They are not losing any weight by the look of them.

[@aperson336]

What is it like managing two KZbin channels? (This one and kg tropicals. You can’t fool me! You guys are the same person!!!)

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Too funny 😀

[@aperson336]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics we don’t need laughs we need answers!

[@1domcouk]

Do Bolivian rams pair up when they are still quite small/young?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Not that I have noticed.

[@kristenwinter8157]

We are going try to breed GBRS would you recommend putting almond leaves in there? We don’t mind the color from the tannins. We also have hard water. I haven’t seen anyone put these leaves in with GBRS it the Bolivian rams. I know GBRS are hard to keep. We have those drift wood sticks and will be putting live plants in there too.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You can certainly do that. I've had a really hard time keeping them healthy in Chicago water. For breeding, you may have to bring the pH and water hardness down a bit with RO water. Let me know how it works out!

[@kristenwinter8157]

Thank you 😊 I definitely will let you know how it goes.

[@Humakt83]

I had agression problems with my Bolivian Rams, they actually chased away my kuhlii loaches and other fish from their areas. I moved them to another tank and was adviced to feed small amount of food three times per day (I previously only fed once) and that seems to have calmed them down.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Glad to hear that solved your issues!

[@TomLi-br3yc]

Hello,I got a pair of Bolivian ram for 3 days, and they are living with some tetra and barbs. When I feeding them they seems not hungry for food like my other fish do (at least what I observed) is that normal? It makes me become a little worried about them, any suggestions? Thanks a lot

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They can be a little shy at first. If it goes longer than a week they might be sick.

[@TomLi-br3yc]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thanks that helps a lot

[@Shotbymilkgames]

your rams are beautiful

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! They’re pretty easy to keep as far as Rams go too😀

[@sagecallis3732]

I have mine (I only have one) in a 10 gallon tank and he (not sure the sex) seems to be doing just fine. I've only had him since Oct. 22nd. He has rocks in his tank and some (fake) plants, and plenty of hiding places. I am having a hard time getting him to eat, though... I've had an Oscar before that got to be about 7" and many other kinds of fish, but I've never had a cichlid (besides the Oscar) before this one. My boyfriend and I are gonna upgrade him to a 29 gallon after I move next month

[@homerodelafuente7002]

I have a 55 gallon with 4 angels, can i add some bolivians to my tank?

[@kristenwinter8157]

My husband has a 55 tall. Water pram is 7.6 ph,ammonia o, nitrite 0, nitrate 20, temperature 80, live plants 10 glow tetras 10 white clouds 5 emerald Corydoras 3 Bolivian 1 gbr 3 glass cats One of the Bolivian rams is looking lathargic, not eating and is hanging by the sponge filter. Do you have any thoughts what this could be? I can only think maybe not enough oxygen.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Maybe if he's breathing harder? If not, fish will usually isolate themselves when they are sick. You could try to isolate him and try a little general cure? Medicated flakes often help, but not if they have gone off food.

[@kristenwinter8157]

Thank I thought that might of been the problem but I didn’t see gasping and was just dumb founded. The water was fine. I did isolate him. When I put him back the Bolivian rams was hitting him on his side so now I’m thinking it might be aggression and earlier I think he was just hiding by the sponge filter. I put him back in isolation. Thank you for the advice. I will be looking for the medicine flakes. And will get general cure tomorrow.

[@MonsieurFeshe]

How often do you feed them? Would I feed them just as often as any other fish, or would I feed them ever few hours as I've heard?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I feed them like every other fish.

[@Luke_Marto]

Dont know if you’ll still answer any comments but where did you get that little tunnel, i’d love one just like it. Or what can i search to find it

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Here you go:kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHezZ5-vmciFeJI

[@Luke_Marto]

Prime Time Aquatics thank you so much

[@August_Duwell]

What brand of frozen bloodworms do you use? I've tried omega one and hikari and am not sure which one I should stick with.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I really like Jehmco.com - I can get them in bulk there.

[@mrmeme9405]

I'm super late to the video but I was curious as to how I should keep the ram or Rams, I have 12 silver tip tetras and 8 sterbai Cory's and I wanna have a centerpiece fish so I looked towards the Bolivian Ram. I was wondering if I should keep just one ram because of aggression towards the cories should the pair breed. So in the case of that community should I just keep one or two or three?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

One works well

[@mrmeme9405]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you!

[@guppii-guppii]

What would be your max recommendation for a 29 gallon with some cories? i have 4 currently,

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Brennan Critzer I probably wouldn’t go more than that. Males can get a little feisty if they start to mate.

[@guppii-guppii]

Prime Time Aquatics better to slim down to 2 or think it’s fine with 4 until there is problems?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Brennan Critzer I’d probably keep the four and thin them out if there is problems later.

[@guppii-guppii]

Prime Time Aquatics thanks for the reply! i think ill look at some honey gourami but i’ve been indecisive on what to pair with the rams.

[@ryanwalter4059]

Hi how's it going I've got 4 Bolivian rams and I've got a pair that have been trying to breed in my 3 foot tank I've already got a divider in the middle of the tank and I'm just wondering is that the best thing to do or should I take the divider out

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

With a three foot tank either may work. The divider probably isn't hurting anything.

[@rickjorstad6666]

I'm thinking of adding either 2 or 4 of these to my 50 gal community tank. Is it important to get pairs of male and female, or doesn't that matter?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hi Rick, in a 50 you can probably get away with either combo. If you want to see fry and get a pair just be prepared for them going into protect mode, which might be hard on the other fish. If you wind up with two males it might be good to set up line of sight blocks so they can both have their own little area. Thanks for watching!

[@evzn_402]

Would 2 bolivian rams, 1 bristlenose and 3 cories and 2 guppies do well in a 20 long?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Most likely it would be ok

[@tplank216]

75 gallon community idea 1 Red shoulder severum (as the centerpiece) 1 electric blue acara 1 pearl Gourami Maybe 5 or 6 Bolivians? Some sort of pleco? Would this be a safe stocking level?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Possibly - you can never be 100% when mixing cichlids, but it might work.

[@tplank216]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics we have a 40 with a group of pearls that we would work as a backup for a pearl and I've got a 20 long that could house a couple of Bolivians if they pair off, so I have a backup plan in those regards. Based on your experience would you suggest adding them all as juveniles if possible? Basically a 4 foot tank is my limit and a sevrum centerpiece is the main hope. I wouldn't be upset if it ended up being a single specimen tank, but I would love for him to have tankmates.

[@aritoga999]

i want to keep one male with corys and a bosemani couple in a 20 gal tank will it be ok ?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Should be ok!

[@Poteluz]

I always wonder if those sponge filters actually keep the water that clean and polished, or is it that a lot of water changes are being done.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

We've done videos on how we maintain our tanks. Basically water changes once a week on most tanks and clean sponge filters at that time. What you see in the videos is the result.

[@tinadoyle3803]

Hi, what exactly do you use as spawning site if they dont spawn on sand ? Thanks.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They spawned by the cave.

[@kimmorankm]

How do u maintain ur low ph? My ph is really high so is my water hardness. I have some plants and driftwood but my ph won't budge.😔

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I actually have a high pH - 8.0 - 8.2, Bolivian Rams have done well in that water for us.

[@deannesherriff3247]

I have a pair of blue rams in a 35 gallon with Dwarf Puffers, Khuli Loaches, Borneo Hillstream Loaches, and Amano Shrimp. They are desperate to breed, is there anything I can do to make their eggs more secure in such a mixed tank. The only other tank I have free is a fully cycled but tiny quarantine tank of 15 litres. Only a few tadpole snails in there at the moment.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You could try leaving a "night light" on. Something very dim, but would allow the rams to see potential threats and chase them away. That might help with the eggs, but I think the dwarf puffers will still get a lot of the fry. You could also try tumbling the eggs in a egg tumbler and raising the fry in a separate tank?

[@deannesherriff3247]

I’ll try that, The puffs might be a threat, but I do feed mostly live food, which I raise myself, so I could put in more food and cross my fingers!

[@flemmingj1965]

i have 2 bolivian rams the 2 are a proven pair they are housed in a 38 gallon bow front aquarium mine laid eggs

[@dynamicdeadhead]

I have a 10 gallon. Can you keep just one male or do you have to have a female?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You can keep them on their own.

[@everything.for.a.reason]

3:48 and 4:25 ... this fish has a pop-eye

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I noticed that as well and started treating when I saw it on video!

[@silverkiss37]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Your snail shells could use some calcium too. ;) I use small pieces of cuttle bone and the snails love to munch on it.. and so do my cories and Plecos!! :)

[@andrescott2794]

I do not have 20g tank but I have a 10 ga tank and I have to Ram and a Bolivian Ram and I have had them in the tank for a long time but now the Bolivian Ram keep changing the other two a rond and I have a lot of plants in the tank I don't want to get ride of the Bolivian Ram and I didn't have room for a 20g tank in my place so what should I do keep the Bolivian Ram from pick on the blue Ram's

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good question. If the tank already has hiding spots, there may not be much you can do other than removing the fish. Sounds like he is exercising his dominance in the tank.