Rams getting ready to breed?

[Phile]

My ram pair have started cleaning a flat slate rock under an Amazon sword in the back of the tank. Her abdomen is swollen and pink. She starts cleaning and as soon as her boyfriend joins her and starts cleaning, she sneaks off. She must have learned that trick from my wife! I could be getting eggs soon.

 

[Phile]

Rams laid eggs last night. It's their first spawn. Papa seems to be a bit of a rolling stone. Mama has to keep chasing him back to the eggs. Hopefully, the eggs will hatch inspite of this.

 

[Mike Wise]

Good luck with the spawn. Don't be disappointed if they are unsuccessful. Rams aren't the best parents.

 

[Phile]

Well, it looks like that spawn failed. They laid eggs. Two days later the eggs were gone and I thought they had moved the fry. No sign of any. Anyone know how long of an interval they need before they can spawn again?