Breeding Information:
Sexing of younger Bolivian Rams is very difficult, they do become sexually dimorphic as they grow. The most obvious difference is that males display much longer extensions on the caudal fin and often also on the dorsal fin. Fully grown males are usually larger than the females and often display more colour in the body. Breeding can take place at a range of pH and hardness levels although an increase in temperature to 82-84 degrees is often required. Nitrate levels should be kept as low as possible. A number of smooth flat stones placed on the substrate will form a suitable spawning site but some pairs dig spawning pits instead. The Bolivian Ram is generally a very good parent and seems to be less inclined to eat it's eggs as is often the case with Blue Rams. Fry must be fed micro foods to begin with, vinegar eels for example. It is vital that Nitrate levels are kept extremely low as the fry are very sensitive to it and may die.
