How to Breed Ram Cichlids (German Blue, Black, Gold)

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:29 - Getting a pair
5:15 - Tank set up
8:49 - Conditioning
11:26 - Spawning
13:01 - Hatching the eggs
15:25 - Feeding the fry
18:19 - Raising the fry

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[petegrilli]

You're right, that 48 hrs after they become free swimmers is the difference between 100+ fry or only 10 surviving, love the videos you do.

[tristanlafferty]

Love your videos and the information, one thing I picked up from another Ram breeder is that most mature rams will want to spawn about 14 days after the wrigglers turn into free swimming fry an if you don’t pull the fry after those 14 days the parents will most likely eat the fry so that they can safely spawn again. I’ve only had the luck of breeding Bolivian rams regularly so far but have a pair of German blues that have ate their eggs 2 times so far but are still pretty young. Again I love all the information you give I’m hoping to build my own fish room in the near future

[TriniFishHobbyist]

Really admire your commitment to the hobby and educating other. Watch all the time from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹

[audrameyer]

Excellent information! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this process. I have rams, that have not spawned, and your video told me immediately what I may have been doing wrong. I need to up my temperature! 😊

[Kevstid]

Hi Nick I've got my first batch of GBR all swimming freely and healthy there about a 4 days old from hatching I would say over 300 plus 🙂

[rachelkunz]

I absolutely love my German rams. Very educational videos! Thank you for all your help! You definitely know ur stuff.

[warrenjenkins]

Excited the see the live foods culture video!

[dalefleming]

Very educational video, im going to start breeding rams soon in my small fish room im currently still making. I’m from England

[Shaden]

To increase the chance of good eggs add a few preboiled catappa (Indian Almond Leaves) into the tank to add beneficial tanins, which help prevent fungus, and have anti parasite, anti septic, antibad bacterial, and anti viral properties for both fish and eggs. They also give surface area for infusoria to grow which is an ideal first food for all fry. The leaves also help buffer both the pH, and the GH/KH into the parameters you want, slightly acidic, and low in TDS.

[SnazzySki]

I used to breed bristlenose plecos, gbrs, and platies in the same 20 gallon high on gravel. Guppy grass, frogbit and Java moss made it possible. Kept the temp at 83°F.

[richardmcgrath]

great video, just pick up 6 black rams from my local fish store here in newfoundland canada, hope to have luck breeding them . Thanks for the great video

[happyfish_aquatics]

Would you be able to do a video about raising betta fry? This video was great and so informative Thankyou 🙂

[cathylocklin]

Very interesting, thank you for your knowledge .👍🏻 I enjoy you & Justin.

[flemmingj]

my tank is pH 6.0 temperature 82 degrees and I live in the us and my rams are doing great at these Parameters

[katgoddard]

So excited to be breeding these this year

[abrqzx]

Superb video and content! You’re one of the New Master Dean’s successor in mastering Rams 🔥

[SATYASINVERTS]

Really informative video! Keep up the great work 🔥🔥

[puddlefoot]

Great video, well organized. Condensed information presented at a good pace.

[zachofalltrades]

when you say clean water does it have beneficial bacteria in this water like a sponge filter or just clean water with a air stone?

[fisherguy]

Perfect timing on this video. I have a beautiful pair of german blue I want to breed.