Bolivian Ram Happiness......

[pscl227]

Hi,

I've had my tank in its current state for around 2 years with absolutely no changes, stats:

-90L
-External Canister
-26.5 Degrees
-Moderate planting
-Gravel substrate

-7 Harlequin Rasboras
-3 Guppy-endler hybrid
-1 Bolivian ram

My problem is my male Bolivian Ram is a lovely fish, very friendly, but has never coloured up, he is just pure silver all the time with a black stripe over his eye.

Is he unhappy or is it just the way he is, ive tried colour enhancing food and increased the density of the planting but with little change.

Thanks for any help!

 

[scotty]

trying getting a female,that may help him colour up

cheers

scott

 

[pscl227]

I thought about getting a female, but i dont want to overstock my tank, also i have heard that there may be compatibility issues even if i do manage to get a female

Im not necessarily wanting it to colour up, just reassurance that it is happy since it has a distinct lack of colour

 

[PDSimon]

Whats your pH and hardness?

 

[meguro]

got a photo?