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Hello everyone! I have a 40 gallon tank that has been running for about 6 months. I have one bolivian ram I got about 4-5 months ago that I believe is male. (He lifts his black part of his top fin a lot and chases other fish away occasionally) Anyway, a few days ago I went to the store and got what is hopefully a female bolivian ram in the hopes they would get along. I made sure they had a good return policy and have been watching them carefully. I have seen the new one eat and it usually hangs near the back of the tank around the plants. I am a little concerned just because the what I believe to be male bolivian ram is significantly larger. The two seem to be mostly ignoring each other except for when the male (maybe) chases the other around some.
So my question is, should I keep the new one I got or will there be future problems and I need a little help on determine the sex’s of the fish. Thank you and I’m open to any suggestions!
The first two photos is the one I think is male that I have had for a few months
The other is what I hope is the female (but might be a young male)
Thanks!

So my question is, should I keep the new one I got or will there be future problems and I need a little help on determine the sex’s of the fish. Thank you and I’m open to any suggestions!
The first two photos is the one I think is male that I have had for a few months
The other is what I hope is the female (but might be a young male)
Thanks!
