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    Default Black rams question

    There’s someone here in Cincinnati selling a pair of black rams on Craigslist. The pics show crazy long dorsal ray filaments. I have not seen this in any of the many pics of BR’s here on SD. They look of ratty & damaged but it appears the pair is in a tank of their own. What are your thoughts? Thanks team SD!

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    Danny, those fins are really long but I can see it happening if they arent fighting any other rams.

    heres one of black rams from a solo pair.


    never had any as long as those though.
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    Default Re: Black rams question

    Thanks Al. Good to know. The seller is asking $50 for the pair. Is that a fair price?

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    Danny the price is fair for a pair..

    heres a reference...
    https://forum.simplydiscus.com/showt...lack-Ram-Pairs

    but and this is just my impression from the pic... They look "old " to me ..maybe the seller is turning over older breeders ?
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    Default Re: Black rams question

    Thank you Al. I appreciate the guidance! I remember reading somewhere here I think that the life expectancy is around 2 year’ish. I will probably pass then. Thanks mate :thimbsup:

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    I thought the same thing. They look like an old pair. I was getting $65. for my pairs and I've seen then as high as $75.
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    Default Re: Black rams question

    Thanks Liz!! Yours and Al’s thoughts about this pair are very appreciated since you both have such extensive experience with rams

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    Default Re: Black rams question

    Quote Originally Posted by LizStreithorst View Post
    I thought the same thing. They look like an old pair. I was getting $65. for my pairs and I've seen then as high as $75.
    I agree the look old. That was my price at the end $75 but I stopped beading PBR's. I sold mostly on FB.
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    Default Re: Black rams question

    Thanks Chuck

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