German blue rams

[Jim b]

having issues with gbr fry. They live for awhile and slowly start dying off. Any suggestions 

[gcalberto]

What are you feeding them? They might be starving. 

What are the water parameters? Ph and temperature mostly. Are they stable? 

[Jim b]

Thanks , my ph is 6.8 tds is 150ish temp 84. I’ve been starting with vinegar eels then baby brine shrimp. Very frustrating but I’m new to this!! Maybe I’ll let parents give it a try instead of pulled eggs

[gcalberto]

4 hours ago, Jim b said:

Thanks , my ph is 6.8 tds is 150ish temp 84. I’ve been starting with vinegar eels then baby brine shrimp. Very frustrating but I’m new to this!! Maybe I’ll let parents give it a try instead of pulled eggs

Are the non fertilized eggs developing fungus that is spreading to the healthy eggs/wrigglers? Is there too much uneaten food that might be spoiling the water? 

The water parameters seem absolutely fine, but are they stable? 

[Jim b]

Thanks for the advice. I think your right with the food issue?! I’m going to back off on the amount of food. I’ll keep you posted. The pair is do for another  spawn!

[Jim b]

A quick update on my ram fry rearing . I now have eleven young rams! They are 2 months old and seem to be doing well!! It’s been a long road and have had many failures!! I think the key was obtaining water from the river that comes out of Quabbin which is Boston’s water supply!! TDS of 26! I also have a new batch of fry which is much larger est 75 to 100!! 

[Dianesgame]

I'm new to German Blue Ram keeping.  What is the optimum water parameters I should shoot for?  

 

[Jim b]

Rams like soft slightly acidic water. 7ph and lower! High water temps are important also!84 to 86 TDS 150 to 300. I use water from a reservoir that is as close to rain water as I can get. I’m fortunate to live close to it.