rudy Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 I just ordered a ton of this to feed to my rays. I opened a bag of it threw some in and long story short almost lost a ray. Must have been rotten as the ammonia wet nuts and I came up stairs to find my large henlei up at the top of the tank gasping for air. I grabbed him and he took off and started spiraling Changed the water (right before people came over for new years) and saved him thank god. Kens fish food will now hit the garbage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGr8Blade Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Are you talking about this place http://www.kensfish.com/ Thanks for the heads up...nearly placed an order! -roll- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Did the ray eat the food? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy Posted January 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Did the ray eat the food? Well that is the thing. They both did and we are not out of the woods yet. They are both gasping and breathing hard. Ammonia is zero but I am continueing small water changes as it seems to be helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapor Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Sure hope everything works out for you. Hate to see something happen to your Rays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaggle Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 That sucks. Has any one else had porblems with this food. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy Posted January 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 This is not funny anymore....it looks like I may lose the Male Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Sorry to hear about this Tim, and I hope that your rays pull through with no long term effects. I have to admit that I'm a bit confused as to how any of Ken's products (pellets?) would cause an ammonia spike? Does the food look or smell rotten to you? Which formula of pellets were you feeding? While I'll admit that I'm not a big fan of some of Ken's foods (due to the raw ingredients used), I find it very difficult to believe that he was/is selling food that is rancid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayesmommy Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Im sorry about your ray. I think maybe you should contact this ken person and complain. If there is something wrong and you can prove it maybe he will compensate you somewhat. Just hopefully it doesnt result in the loss of your ray. I hope him all the best. Good luck.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaggle Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 This is not funny anymore....it looks like I may lose the Male Sorry to hear about that. I know that you know to, but is he in quarantine. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGr8Blade Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 This really sucks... I am hoping they feel better tomorrow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neely Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 i cant see how I would love this thread . But i sincerely hope your ray pulls through. Good luck Tim. Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 While I'll admit that I'm not a big fan of some of Ken's foods (due to the raw ingredients used), Could there have been some sort of parasite in this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Awww Crud Tim! I will keep my fingers crossed for you that he will be ok!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Could there have been some sort of parasite in this? I seriously doubt it. Mold/fungi, specifically some of the various aflatoxins might be present, but even IF that was the case, usually one wouldn't expect to see the fish become ill in such a short period of time, nor do I believe that one would typically see a sudden spike in ammonia. Molds in Fish Feeds and Aflatoxicosis Having said that, it's certainly possible that some species of rays may react more swiftly to certain aflatoxins than other species of fish. When food is involved with a sudden rise in ammonia levels, that usually indicates that more food than what the bio filters could immediately process was added to the tank. I'm not saying that's what happened in this situation, simply that this is what's usually the cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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