Blue Rams/ Dwarf Cichlids

[sharkybubba]

hey guys,

i was wondering if someone could give me a qucik run down of what these guyys like:

temp:
ph:
kh/gh:
food:

i was speaking to someone today who said they were hard to keep! i tried looking up the net but didnt find anything to great! thanks guys!

[wombat1100]

Ohh and while you are answering SharkyBubba can Blue rams be added with rainbows?
Dazz

[subnormal]

wombat, ive got rainbows and rams in the same tank, never had a problems, rams kind of keep to themselves in the lower part of the tank.

[GoGuppy]

hey guys,

i was wondering if someone could give me a qucik run down of what these guyys like:[/b]


Hi sharky

I've kept rams and dwarf cichlids and they were happy with the usual conditions for south american cichlids and tetras, such as
temp = about 27 deg C in summer and 25 to 26 in winter
pH between about 6.7 and 7
kH/GH should be kept low, about 25 to 75ppm (about 2 to 4degkH/GH)
Food: they can be a bit finnicky at first but generally their curiosity will force them out and they are quite happy with dry micro granules for small cichlids (eg nutrifin) alternated with frozen bloodworms for a special treat.

Cheers

[Sloory]

temp = about 27 deg C in summer and 25 to 26 in winter
pH between about 6.7 and 7
kH/GH should be kept low, about 25 to 75ppm (about 2 to 4degkH/GH)
Food: they can be a bit finnicky at first but generally their curiosity will force them out and they are quite happy with dry micro granules for small cichlids (eg nutrifin) alternated with frozen bloodworms for a special treat.[/b]


Yep, what he said.

Also check out this good ARTICLE (http://apisto.bravepages.com/apisto_Frame.htm).

[joz]

Hi SB,Rams tend to be easy if all the water quality parameters are met.
I've found them to keep to themslves and even breed in my community tank.I've kept them with discus and cardinals with no drama whatsoever.They tend to get a bit territorial when they are breeding or have young,they are poorely disciplened parents.The kids get awy from them way to easily :(

[sharkybubba]

to all:

thanks heaps for all your advice, i invested in two and have put them in my bf's tank with two silver sharks, and they seem to love it! awesome fish to watch, am a little jealous!