emmett1180

Hello everyone

I have a 10 gallon tank with
2 Platies
2 Guppys
2 Blue Rams (Latest editions to tank last week)

One of the rams patrols the tank almost constantly 'ramming' anyone who crosses his path and chasing them.

I noticed he only started this since his Ram mate got White spot and is quiet and shying away at the minute, now he has taken over the tank.

The temperature was at 30c for 2 days now down to 28c would the extra heat be making the ram more aggressive?

Will he settle down, is it normal or should i be worried?

Thanks
Emmett

Lucy

Hi Emmett
GBR's really need a bigger tank otherwise as you've noticed they can get territorial.
Also when a fish is ill the others will pick on it. You might want to move the weaker one to a Q tank.

bolivianbaby

Hello Emmett1180.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the blue rams need a 20 gallon tank minimum.

Great advice from Lucy as well! QT weak fish is a great idea and will help the fish recover quicker.

cerianthus

Could it be that you may have mated pair if one does not move about as much trying to protect the cluster/nest area while male is trying to expand his turf in order to provide safe zone for future (?) frys?