So recently my 30 gallon has become more of a reality tv show than an actual fish tank. I've had fish for 18 years now and just recently decided to get into breeding after research and help from multiple LFS. I decided on blue Rams (1 male and 2 female) to be my main focus, while 6 juvenile gold marble angels pair up in the same tank. I bought the male about a week before purchasing the females and at first things were going smoothly. Now the smaller female has claimed the male but the male is more interested in the other female, however, he doesn't have an opportunity to pair with her due to the fact that my smaller female chases her away. Should I add another male in hopes to even out the ratio? Or do I purchase another in hopes that the male will finally take interest?
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Rams must select their mates. Usually the male decides, but obviously not always as you have seen. A 30g tank is not really sufficient room for more than a bonded pair of rams. I would like to be able to observe the interaction of these three fish before advising which female should be removed; any chance of a video? And you are certain you have one male and two females?
On the angelfish, I assume you intend removing these fairly soon?
Byron.
On the angelfish, I assume you intend removing these fairly soon?
Byron.
I'll work on getting a video soon. I'm positive on the gender of my fish and as for the angelfish they will be dispersed into my 40 long and 20 long. My male just does not seem interested in either. He's not aggressive or anything toward any of his tank mates. At times it seems he's trying to evade both females
TallTree01
Coo, Man
My male ram did the same thing, I tried pairing him up with 5-6 females over the course of about a year. He never liked any of them. He's a loner now and couldn't be happier.
TallTree01
Coo, Man
2 males in the same tank will never end well. Don't do it man.
I agree. If you really want a new bonded pair, the best thing would be to return all three fish to the store in exchange for a bonded pair from the tank. If the store will allow this, obviously. You can usually see pairs that accept each other. The males in the tank will be challenging each other continually, keeping their distances. If a male allows a female close to him during all this, within a couple inches, this is more likely to be a pair that will bond.
As the store tank description indicates, a tank with several fish in it provides the best opportunity for pairs to form on their own.
Byron.
As the store tank description indicates, a tank with several fish in it provides the best opportunity for pairs to form on their own.
Byron.
Here's another thing that I don't know if it's major or not... But the two females were purchased from one store as GERMAN blue Rams, while the male was bought at another store and was just a Blue Ram. Not sure if that's a stupid thing to ask but that's why I'm asking the questions and not the guy answerin them
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