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Post by Carl on Oct 21, 2008 13:58:24 GMT -5
I added some new pictures to my Aquarium/Fish pictures page: Aquarium & Pond PicturesMy Marble Sunset Blushing Angelfish  My Bolivian (Crown Cichlid)  Carl |
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Post by goldenpuon on Oct 21, 2008 14:59:05 GMT -5
Nice pictures. Especially the angel. I still say he's blushing. *grins*
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Post by 8 in the Corner on Oct 21, 2008 16:57:45 GMT -5
Beautiful fish, Carl. Your ram looks quite healthy too. I have never had any luck with any of the rams. Don't know what the problem is. 
John
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Post by bikeguy33 on Oct 21, 2008 20:01:31 GMT -5
not an angel fan....but i do love that lil ram. to me even gold rams which are quite plain in comparison with the others are still nicer to look at than 99% of fish IMO
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Post by Carl on Oct 21, 2008 20:41:14 GMT -5
Thanks everyone!
John/8; Rams can be touchy (although I have generally had good success even with German Rams), but these Bolivian Rams (also known as Crown Cichlids) are less sensitive and less expensive as well (although not as good looking IMO as German Rams).
Carl
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Post by 8 in the Corner on Oct 22, 2008 10:24:02 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! John/8; Rams can be touchy (although I have generally had good success even with German Rams), but these Bolivian Rams (also known as Crown Cichlids) are less sensitive and less expensive as well (although not as good looking IMO as German Rams). Carl Oh yes! I agree! The German blue rams are one of the best looking, most colorful, peaceful, freshwater fish out there.  I haven't attempted to keep any in years, maybe I will locate some and give it another try. John |
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Post by Carl on Oct 22, 2008 13:01:53 GMT -5
Yes, you ought too!
I think you may have just had some bad stock or some other similar problem, as I would doubt someone of your experience would have any problems with these fish.
I have found that these few factors make a difference in keeping German Rams:
*Good Stock from a reputable source
*Carefull acclimation
*VERY stable water parameters (the actual pH does not make that much difference within reason)
*Balanced Redox
Carl
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Post by goldenpuon on Oct 22, 2008 14:26:43 GMT -5
I love the ram and your angel. I also LOVE the coloring on the red and black platy in the background of you angelfish picture.
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Post by eve on Oct 31, 2008 22:13:32 GMT -5
really cool pics, thanks for sharing  |
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Post by 8 in the Corner on Nov 1, 2008 13:51:06 GMT -5
Yes, you ought too! I think you may have just had some bad stock or some other similar problem, as I would doubt someone of your experience would have any problems with these fish. I have found that these few factors make a difference in keeping German Rams: *Good Stock from a reputable source *Carefull acclimation *VERY stable water parameters (the actual pH does not make that much difference within reason) *Balanced Redox Carl
When I tell people at the fish store where I work, that they need to add tank water to the fish bags every 15 min. for at least an hour they look at me like I am speaking some foreign language. Then I have to explain to them about pH shock and how it can kill fish. Then they finally get it. |
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Post by eve on Nov 3, 2008 1:41:12 GMT -5
Yes, you ought too! I think you may have just had some bad stock or some other similar problem, as I would doubt someone of your experience would have any problems with these fish. I have found that these few factors make a difference in keeping German Rams: *Good Stock from a reputable source *Carefull acclimation *VERY stable water parameters (the actual pH does not make that much difference within reason) *Balanced Redox Carl
When I tell people at the fish store where I work, that they need to add tank water to the fish bags every 15 min. for at least an hour they look at me like I am speaking some foreign language. Then I have to explain to them about pH shock and how it can kill fish. Then they finally get it.I think this is really awesome that you have the opportunity to actually teach people in a fish store |
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Post by murdock6701 on Nov 3, 2008 11:28:05 GMT -5
as a newbie to cichlids, I realized I was taking a chance on the blues, but so far so good and I love them - my SA tank has turned into a nice little community tank as well as my newly established African tank! have no camera - all the kids have moved out except one and she has no USB cord.....nice tuxedo platy Carl! my blues look like you crown right now only a bit more colorful - still young!
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Post by jonv on Nov 3, 2008 12:53:56 GMT -5
I really liked the look you showed having the Angel in with those Platties myself. I really get heated the number of times I've seen in the usual YA when people just see the word cichlid and assume you can't house these with community fish. I'm sure John, Bill, Eve, and probably Brenda would agree, with the right sized tank, this isn't even an issue at all. It's good to see a keeper of South American types post this. I think now we can easily demonstrate that not only Africans can do this, but South American types as well.
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Post by murdock6701 on Nov 3, 2008 13:23:50 GMT -5
great answer Jon! I totally agree!
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Post by bikeguy33 on Nov 3, 2008 18:13:49 GMT -5
i agree. even prey fish can be kept in a large tank and they can exist comfortably. prey are born with eyes in the back of their heads and most will do okay with few casualties. after all....this is what using a dither fish does. it is mimicking nature to a small point. for any predetor, they need prey, or at least the chance of prey to be happy. and we all know a happy fish is a prettier fish....
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