a1foxes Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 I'm not interested in breeding rays but I'm certainly intrigued enough to want to get a couple. Gee I got given a very nice tank and was wondering what I should put into it hehe...Now I guess I have to start figuring out what they like for filtration, current and so on? I've got sand, no prob there, can anyone give me some freshwater ray basics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinless Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 ^^ what dimensions is the tank? rays need a good footprint to thrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1foxes Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 ^^ what dimensions is the tank? rays need a good footprint to thrive. 18" deep, 18" high and 36" long. I also have one that is 14" deep, 18" high and 48" long. Can use either one, and there wont be any other fish in it likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy Posted September 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 I would never put rays in anything less than a 6 foot tank. Not because I believe they need it when young but trust me they look cramped in there. Not matter what kind of ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthgirl Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 I would never put rays in anything less than a 6 foot tank. Not because I believe they need it when young but trust me they look cramped in there. Not matter what kind of ray gotta totally agree on that one!!!! You are totally my idol now....... :bow: I am soooooooo jealous of you rudy!! I am soo intrerested to find out how much you paid, but now that would not be very lady like of me, would it? When they have pups, I want one (if I can afford one...) Congrats!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy Posted September 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 I am blown away by these rays. They are so white spotted compared to my other Henlei. I just put them in their new tank so will snap pics. It is a bold statement right now, but she is pregnant and probably was when I got her. She has a ball shaped bulge that is either a tumor or a ray as it is growing. I have been away and the person who looked after my house noticed it and wondered what it was. She never fed the rays so it is pretty noticeable after a 5 day fast. I got home today and I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Roth Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 It is a bold statement right now, but she is pregnant and probably was when I got her. Now that is a sweet bonus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 It is a bold statement right now, but she is pregnant and probably was when I got her. Now that is a sweet bonus That is the understatement of the year! Sweeeeet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windeindoiel Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 That is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
African_Fever Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 That would definitely be the bonus of the year! Any chance you're starting a waiting list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy Posted September 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Plenty interest however I better hold off on the waiting list to figure out whether this dream is a reality or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason and Sandra Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 :thumbs: WOW......this whole topic is so cool. I have discovered my next fish and wanna thank you for the inspiration. Going to do a whack of research then look at trying to aquire a couple babies. Hope everything works out for you.....they are beautiful indeed :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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