Pictures of Blue Rams Laying/Fertilizing Eggs
I decided to keep blue rams about 2 weeks ago, and had 2 regular and 3 long fin variety in my 75 gallon heavily planted tank since then. One of the regular variety died within a few hours, but the rest have been doing well. Within 3-4 days, it was apparent that the remaining regular variety was a female and had paired up with one of the long fin males. Today I did a ton of rescaping, not even thinking that they were ready to breed. Nonetheless, as soon as I was finished, I noticed they were digging a little pit next to some vals and a red melon sword. Soon after, the female began to lay eggs and the male would follow behind her and fertilize the eggs she just laid. This went on for awhile, I couldn't tell you how long because I just wasn't paying attention to time. Periodically, some of the other community fish would come near and the male would flare his fins up to warn the others, which usually worked. When it didn't, they would chase the others away. The other fish got the idea, because they are mostly staying away a this point. I have a decent camera, so I got some pretty good shots of the event. Needless to say, it was quite a treat to be able to witness blue rams breeding!!
Some shots attached....
You can see the eggs in some, the one where the male is looking at his reflection is hilarious...he kept thinking the reflection was another fish and kept attacking the glass. Kinda felt bad, but I think he finally figured it out.
Enjoy!!!
Nate
Last edited by ngb2322 : 07-06-2008 at 05:16 PM.
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