gobigorgohome
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Which do you prefer and why? I would like to hear from some people who have had experience with both keeping and breeding both of them but those with less are welcome to chime in too!
I personally prefer Orinoco Rams - preferably wild. To me they are prettier.
Actually, you have it backwards. Kullander proposed the genus name "Papiliochromis", based on the common name "Butterfly Cichlid" that was used in the hobby.
I love the German Ram, its my all time favorite out of any cichlid. Mine breed often and are excellent parents, the dad especially, anytime a fry in its wiggler state wiggles too far from the "rock nest" he goes and picks it up and spits it back in the nest!
Bolivian Rams:
Subtle but beautiful colors (if kept well).
Good parents.
Higher level of intelligence and sociable interaction (particularly with their owner).
Cute.
German Blue Rams:
Brilliant colors (if kept well).
Poor parents.
Not the most intelligent of fish.
Good summary. It's interesting (and funny) that you think Bolivian Ram is intelligent and the Blue Ram is not.
PS. May I add that the German Blue Ram is also annoyingly aggressive. They're so obsessed with trying to intimidate each other, while the Bolivian Ram is generally oblivious to aggression.
Hehe, but I love Blue Rams! I just wish my blue rams are more affectionate or something, LOL