Keeping the Gold Ram Cichlid Fincasters Episode 117
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The Gold Ram Cichlid, Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, a beautiful fish that almost anyone can keep. Not only that, but it’s small enough you can enjoy it in just about any aquarium starting at 10 gallons. The gold ram is a naturally occurring morph of the brightly patterned Ram Cichlid. The rams in general now come with a variety of names, thanks to industry “creativeness” and true breeding development that have spawned multiple and beautiful varieties of this fish,
From: Animalworld.com: Note that these fish have spawned a large progeny of color forms and varieties bred between both wild caught specimens and captive bred fish. Some of the other common names and forms of this fish are the Butterfly Cichlid, Dwarf Cichlid, Ram, Ramirezi, Blue Ram, and Singapore Ram. Selective breeding has created a variety of color forms known as the Balloon Ram, German Blue Ram, German Ram, Electric Blue Ram Cichlid, Gold German Ram, Golden Ram, and Blue German Ram.
This is the best link I have found for additional information about the ram cichlid - including the focus of this Fincast, the Gold Ram.
animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh...
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Beautiful setup, healthy fish, and great video☺
@lopezfam7317
2 жыл бұрын
God bless you and God bless anyone reading this! Hope you have an awesome day! Seek him while you can! Jesus is the way and the only way and he is returning soon! Whenever you think you aren't loved... Remember the ultimate sacrifice was for love! ENDING YOUR LIFE IS NEVER THE ANSWER! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV The wages of sin is death (hell) but Jesus paid our debt on the cross, for our salvation! We must turn to God and away from our sinful ways, Confess Jesus is Lord and believe with our hearts that he was risen from the dead by God, and we must be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit and live by His word and Commandments! Trust that God will help with the rest! Seek God today before it's too late! Today could be your last day on earth! ❤️❤️❤️💕💕
I had no idea they were naturally occurring! I had always thought they were a line bred color morph!
@deepakravi9708
3 жыл бұрын
No they are not. They are an artificial selection. The person in video is referring generally about Ram cichlids that are found in South America.
@lopezfam7317
2 жыл бұрын
God bless you and God bless anyone reading this! Hope you have an awesome day! Seek him while you can! Jesus is the way and the only way and he is returning soon! Whenever you think you aren't loved... Remember the ultimate sacrifice was for love! ENDING YOUR LIFE IS NEVER THE ANSWER! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV The wages of sin is death (hell) but Jesus paid our debt on the cross, for our salvation! We must turn to God and away from our sinful ways, Confess Jesus is Lord and believe with our hearts that he was risen from the dead by God, and we must be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit and live by His word and Commandments! Trust that God will help with the rest! Seek God today before it's too late! Today could be your last day on earth! ❤️❤️❤️💕💕
Great review, thanks!
Gorgeous fish!
I recently added a German golden ram to one of my tanks and decided to search on KZread to see what sort of hiding place it might need. I was so surprised to start watching this video and my intern manager from 1998/1999 John Carlin is the host! Hi John. I’m not sure if you remember me, but it’s so nice to see you here and to see we share a hobby too. I hope you are doing well.
@lopezfam7317
2 жыл бұрын
God bless you and God bless anyone reading this! Hope you have an awesome day! Seek him while you can! Jesus is the way and the only way and he is returning soon! Whenever you think you aren't loved... Remember the ultimate sacrifice was for love! ENDING YOUR LIFE IS NEVER THE ANSWER! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV The wages of sin is death (hell) but Jesus paid our debt on the cross, for our salvation! We must turn to God and away from our sinful ways, Confess Jesus is Lord and believe with our hearts that he was risen from the dead by God, and we must be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit and live by His word and Commandments! Trust that God will help with the rest! Seek God today before it's too late! Today could be your last day on earth! ❤️❤️❤️💕💕
@lopezfam7317
2 жыл бұрын
Dios te bendiga y Dios bendiga a Todos los que estan leyendo esto! Deseo que tengan un hermoso dia! Buscad a Dios mientras pueda ser hallado! Jesus es el camino y el unico camino y regresa pronto! Recuerda cuando te sientas que no eres amado... el mayor sacrificio se hizo por amor! EL SUICIDIO NUNCA ES LA RESPUESTA! Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna. S. Juan 3:16 RVR1960 La paga del pecado es muerte (infierno) pero Cristo pagó nuestra deuda en la cruz para nuestra salvacion! Debemos volvernos a Dios y apartarnos de nuestros caminos pecaminosos, confesar que Jesús es el Señor y creer con nuestro corazón que fue resucitado de entre los muertos por Dios, y debemos de ser bautizados en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo y vivir por Su palabra y mandamientos! Confia que Dios ayudara con el resto! Busca a Dios, antes de que sea muy tarde! Hoy podria ser tu ultimo dia en la tierra! Que tengas un hermoso dia! ---
i got our german blue rams! so excited
I like golden rams so much
Great Video...
@fincasters
8 жыл бұрын
+Ishan Ghosh Thanks.
Very nice! Where can i get the food? Beautiful aquarium and fish
great video
@fincasters
8 жыл бұрын
+asher ekstein Thnx!
when i first saw yours, i thought "oh, a biotope!" (rummynose tets, serpae tets, and ramirezi occur in the same part of the amazon). then i saw the molly, and payed attention to the plants and thought: "close enough"
@fincasters
7 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! I had the best of intentions... then a friend had extra mollies he needed to be rid of, And ... well then it's a downhill slide. I do have a true biotope going with my tannin series if you want to check it out. Botanicals, Apistos and checkerboard cichlids.
@lopezfam7317
2 жыл бұрын
God bless you and God bless anyone reading this! Hope you have an awesome day! Seek him while you can! Jesus is the way and the only way and he is returning soon! Whenever you think you aren't loved... Remember the ultimate sacrifice was for love! ENDING YOUR LIFE IS NEVER THE ANSWER! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV The wages of sin is death (hell) but Jesus paid our debt on the cross, for our salvation! We must turn to God and away from our sinful ways, Confess Jesus is Lord and believe with our hearts that he was risen from the dead by God, and we must be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit and live by His word and Commandments! Trust that God will help with the rest! Seek God today before it's too late! Today could be your last day on earth! ❤️❤️❤️💕💕
You sound like Tom Hanks
What are the plants you have in the tank?
These fish actually prefer 5-6.5 PH and soft water which is a little tricky in a home tank. That high acidity and low hardness makes them more difficult to keep than, say tetras. I felt like that was a little understated in this video. But these are one of my favorites too! Just keep their different water needs in mind for their sake!
Nice video
@fincasters
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
What are the exact names of your geophagus? They are amazing and my dream fish! Will they do well with barb family fish?
@fincasters
7 жыл бұрын
badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile97.html Geophagus surinamensis
Curious to know what Geo you have.
I subscribed
That up down cat fish is a killer i have seen it hunting down oskers
I have been looking for geophagus to get for my 55 gallon planted what type are they? Great tank it looks like a lot of fun to keep!
@fincasters
8 жыл бұрын
+Brett Tully Hi Brett -- They are my favorites. They dig a little but I feed them well and my plants have BIG root systems -- so far so good.
@lopezfam7317
2 жыл бұрын
God bless you and God bless anyone reading this! Hope you have an awesome day! Seek him while you can! Jesus is the way and the only way and he is returning soon! Whenever you think you aren't loved... Remember the ultimate sacrifice was for love! ENDING YOUR LIFE IS NEVER THE ANSWER! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV The wages of sin is death (hell) but Jesus paid our debt on the cross, for our salvation! We must turn to God and away from our sinful ways, Confess Jesus is Lord and believe with our hearts that he was risen from the dead by God, and we must be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit and live by His word and Commandments! Trust that God will help with the rest! Seek God today before it's too late! Today could be your last day on earth! ❤️❤️❤️💕💕
nice video! I have several Golden Rams. I've never had any issues with them. I also have a lot of the German Blue Rams. have you done a video on those yet? people say they are hard to keep but I find it just the opposite with both species of rams.
@fincasters
8 жыл бұрын
+dkdogs I have not done anything on the German Blues -- but I've heard they can be difficult. Do you know your water parameters? Soft? Acid?
@dkdogs
8 жыл бұрын
+fincasters I do not know off hand. I just know our tap water runs 6.5 to 7ph. I'll take a sample in and get it tested and let you know.
What are the pair of dwarf cichlids you own species?
Thanks for showing me the Gold Ram. I'm thinking of buying a few, but what fish was that around time stamp 7:00? nanochromis nudiceps? Thanks
@fincasters
8 жыл бұрын
Yes! I did a video on them. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mHV41MZqYde0gqw.html
Nice fish i will be will to try them,i had no luck with the German Blue Ram. i hope the gold ram works well in my tank.Thanks
@fincasters
8 жыл бұрын
+paulone65 These three have done very well. I'll be testing my water personal parameters and I'll post the numbers so you have something to go by. I do use Co2 in this tank to feed the plants along with a minimal amount of ferts. I believe that maintains a nice balance.
iv got a 35gallon tank with alot of hiding spaces, iv got 7 tiger barbs, would I be able to have a gold ram, electric blue and bolivian ram with them?
@fincasters
7 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delayed answer I just found your question. I would think that you are probably pushing the vile load on that tank if you already have the seven tiger barbs and you want to add the additional cichlids. I would think maybe one or a pair but that's it. Might be a good excuse to upgrade to a larger tank!
Great video, just out of interest do have any tips for colouring up Golden Rams? Is there any specific food or other tips you'd recommend?
@fincasters
8 жыл бұрын
+pusc1f3r I really do recommend the extreme cichlid pellets. They have studied the ingredients in this food for more than 20 years, and the colors stay amazing.
@puscifer99
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@puscifer99
8 жыл бұрын
I'm in Australia, do you have a link to the supplier? I'm thinking I'm going to try this food out in my 2ft.
@fincasters
7 жыл бұрын
www.xtremeaquaticfoods.com You will enjoy feeding this food to your fish and seeing the enhanced colors.
Hi, I love your tank!! I am researching Rams. I have a 55 with 6 angelfish, and another 55 with neon tetras, Cory cats. Which tank do you think would be better for them .The tetra tank has lots of driftwood and presently more plants, although I am working on more plants and driftwood in the angel tank. It will be some time before I purchase the Rams. Thanks for your advice!!!
@fincasters
7 жыл бұрын
I'd put them with the Neons. Sounds like a perfect habitat. The angels might get mean as they get older and/or if they begin breeding.
@JenaTuckerAquariums
7 жыл бұрын
fincasters thank you for your advice!!
I have a 10 gallon tank in my kitchen can i keep 2 or 3 gold rams. Great info in your videos.
@fincasters
7 жыл бұрын
You could do two if the rest of the tank is lightly stocked.
What are those little silver fish with the red heads and black & white tails??
@fincasters
5 жыл бұрын
Rummy nose tetras.
Has anyone had issues with Cherry Barbs or Albino Cherry Bards in a community tank with Female Betta's? I just had 2 female bettas dead in tank- trying to figure out if it were any of the barbs or possibly my German Blue Ram. The tank has been cycled for past 6 months, 30 gallon. Anyone have ever tried mixing these fish please reply I know that German Blue Rams are from Cichlid family but at the store they said this fish was peaceful, hmmm?
@repeedneve
4 жыл бұрын
Bettas like basic (PH 7.5-8.5) and hard water like in lakes and puddles (hence their lung) and most amazon fish like acidic soft water from rain runoff and decaying wood. I'd say these two types of fish cannot live together. But Barbs will get feisty and bettas are a much slower carnivores. I'd guess your barbs teamed up on the betta if there was visible fin damage
This could be a completely irrelevant question, but have you, or will you do a video on the different colour strains of rams? I'm interested in them but have no idea which to choose. I would love to have some of each some day. Having only just found your channel I'm definitely going to be viewing on a regular basis 😁
@lopezfam7317
2 жыл бұрын
God bless you and God bless anyone reading this! Hope you have an awesome day! Seek him while you can! Jesus is the way and the only way and he is returning soon! Whenever you think you aren't loved... Remember the ultimate sacrifice was for love! ENDING YOUR LIFE IS NEVER THE ANSWER! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV The wages of sin is death (hell) but Jesus paid our debt on the cross, for our salvation! We must turn to God and away from our sinful ways, Confess Jesus is Lord and believe with our hearts that he was risen from the dead by God, and we must be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit and live by His word and Commandments! Trust that God will help with the rest! Seek God today before it's too late! Today could be your last day on earth! ❤️❤️❤️💕💕
@lopezfam7317
2 жыл бұрын
Dios te bendiga y Dios bendiga a Todos los que estan leyendo esto! Deseo que tengan un hermoso dia! Buscad a Dios mientras pueda ser hallado! Jesus es el camino y el unico camino y regresa pronto! Recuerda cuando te sientas que no eres amado... el mayor sacrificio se hizo por amor! EL SUICIDIO NUNCA ES LA RESPUESTA! Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que ha dado a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que en él cree, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna. S. Juan 3:16 RVR1960 La paga del pecado es muerte (infierno) pero Cristo pagó nuestra deuda en la cruz para nuestra salvacion! Debemos volvernos a Dios y apartarnos de nuestros caminos pecaminosos, confesar que Jesús es el Señor y creer con nuestro corazón que fue resucitado de entre los muertos por Dios, y debemos de ser bautizados en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo y vivir por Su palabra y mandamientos! Confia que Dios ayudara con el resto! Busca a Dios, antes de que sea muy tarde! Hoy podria ser tu ultimo dia en la tierra! Que tengas un hermoso dia! ---
@lopezfam7317
2 жыл бұрын
Hey God bless. I know this was 5 years ago, but just in case. From what I know there are: German blue rams, bolivian rams, black rams, electric blue and Golden rams. If I’m missing one, someone correct me. But I love them! I have almost all, except the black ram.
What type was the gentle giant called again ?
@alexroberson4454
3 жыл бұрын
Geophagus cichlid. Or "earth-eaters" as others call them.
can i keep them with albino corydoras and sword tail
@fincasters
8 жыл бұрын
Yes. Easily!
I love your pictures but I need to know what to do when you're golding. RAM what would make his top half of my fich face desaper
how many gallons is your tank?
@fincasters
6 жыл бұрын
That tank is 55 gallons.
Thanks, i learnt some new things from this video. Gold rams look so pretty, pets at home of all places have them (English equivalent of petsmart/petco). I was going to get 2 electric blues from my lfs, but i think ill get a male golden ram and a female electric blue :)
@fincasters
8 жыл бұрын
+Jack smith good deal. The Electric Blue will get much larger, But I would think they would get along.
@jacksmith6460
8 жыл бұрын
+fincasters Oh, I thought they were the same species, just different colours? I may get goldens if they stay smaller.
@fincasters
8 жыл бұрын
+Jack smith Hi Jack -- You may be right and I may have jumped to the conclusion that you meant Electric Blue Acara -- since that is one of my more popular videos. There is, in fact an electric blue ram. And I would expect it's requirements and size would be the same as the gold. My bad. www.tfhmagazine.com/details/articles/electric-blue-ram-full-article.htm
@jacksmith6460
8 жыл бұрын
+fincasters Alright good :) I can see how you got confused. Thanks for the reply.
I have a gold ram. They definitely have personality and seem intelligent. Not unlike a betta lol...
Thanks for video. I realize this video is 7 yrs old. I just paid $35 for a golden balloon ram! This sucker better live awhile lol. Anyway, I noticed a pic of a Tibetan Terrier on your wall. I have one - I love him so much. Great dogs. Is that yours? Again, thanks for info.
Whats that black fish with the green eyes at 3:16
@NIN1337
Жыл бұрын
ill answer my own question, answered at 5:28 threadfin rainbowfish
I just uploaded a video to my channel on these gold rams. I was wondering if you would watch it and tell me if they're male and female. It's the latest video, I'd appreciate it.
Nice video! Can you so one on petrochromis Moshi or red bulu point. Apparently there informational videos on them. Thank you!
@fincasters
8 жыл бұрын
+Gober Pally I will try on the moshi. The Red Bulu is difficult to import right now. I've asked one of my suppliers -- who grows thousands of Cichlids in Florida to see if he can bring some to an upcoming show. I will also request the Moshi. that's a cool fish -- but it does get big....
@adnanahmed1516
8 жыл бұрын
+fincasters yes! Thank you sir! Can you please tell me where I can get Moshi? I have been looking everywhere . Much appreciated .
@fincasters
8 жыл бұрын
+Gober Pally I don't know off hand -- but my supplier will -- if they are available at all. Some fish are currently restricted from export from Lake T. That may be one of them. Stay tuned.
Coloca legenda pfv
I payed around 19$ for my Golden Ram!
Would the gold ram go well with the Bolivian ram? Also what's with the horror music?
@EricDBacon
3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can mix them
are they aggressive
@fincasters
8 жыл бұрын
No. Very peaceful.
@ryandever2355
7 жыл бұрын
They can be . I find females more aggressive and DEFINITELY DO NOT get two males !
@in_haunt
7 жыл бұрын
only really aggressive when breeding, but you can get that one that hates everything and everyone
@lookwithinandsee
6 жыл бұрын
I had 4 in a tank with German blue rams.... It was like WW3 in the tank all day long. I had to get rid of them.
@repeedneve
4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like 2 males and a female. They are usually peaceful but they do have complicated mating habits. Mating time can also be influenced by water conditions.
Background music too laud, hard to here the speaker
Great video, but wtf is this music
no voice ? lol
@fincasters
8 жыл бұрын
+Mandar Loke Mander -- this one was recorded in stereo. I suspect you only have one speaker hooked up. Did you try on a phone or iPad by any chance? That should work.
Could not here you with that music
This is NOT an easy fish to keep. They need high temps, VERY clean water and need an acidic, soft water (not very common) in order to survive.
@eztanezta
5 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I wanted to write coming to the comment section. Already 2 males died in my tank.
@MrTheanimalboy
5 жыл бұрын
It depends , if you bought imported ones they will be difficult to keep. Buy locally bred and trust me you'll have better chance keeping them alive. Their case is similar to keeping discus fish.
@theholt2ic219
4 жыл бұрын
Stuart McDonald lol I keep my rams in 78f and they been alive for a year. I have 10 of them. Easy ass fish compared to discus.
Hi, I love your tank!! I am researching Rams. I have a 55 with 6 angelfish, and another 55 with neon tetras, Cory cats. Which tank do you think would be better for them .The tetra tank has lots of driftwood and presently more plants, although I am working on more plants and driftwood in the angel tank. It will be some time before I purchase the Rams. Thanks for your advice!!!
@fincasters
7 жыл бұрын
I would go with the tetra tank as opposed to the angels.
@JenaTuckerAquariums
7 жыл бұрын
fincasters thank you. I went with apistogrammas ( orange flash) in another tank.