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Vitaliy
06-10-2005, 9:10 PM
There is way too much talk about rays! I need to see what is all the talk about! How big of a setup would I need for two rays.
I really like the way this pair looks
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/DSC02399.JPG
Filtration? Substrate? Feeding? Basics?
redtailfool
06-10-2005, 9:29 PM
Not to be a party pooper but i strongly recommend you buy
the ross book (Freshwater Stingray ISBN 0-7641-0897-2 ) for less than 20 bucks .. get yourself armed with vital knowledge then we can help you out more.
Theres just too much to point out and im afraid i might miss an important point.
I dont want you to lose out on a fish worth hundreds. Im not being a snob but i dont want you to learn the hard way just like hundreds of begginer ray keepers out there who usually loses their first rays .
Vitaliy
06-10-2005, 9:32 PM
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0764108972.01._PIdp-schmooS,_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg
Is that the one? Its only $8! :headbang2
redtailfool
06-10-2005, 9:35 PM
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0764108972.01._PIdp-schmooS,_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg
Is that the one? Its only $8! :headbang2
Yes!.. you dont know how many times ive read that book :omg: . And i was already keeping rays and were pretty succesful that time. Less than 20 like i told you. Its got everything including tank size, basic care , filtration and care. But you will have a million more questions after reading that so ask away after...
piranha45
06-10-2005, 9:55 PM
its $5 here
http://www.google.com/froogle?q=Freshwater+Stingray
I'm buying it myself now. Won't be keeping them for at least a few years, but if this is the source of All, then I'll be happy to have it anyway :)
redtailfool
06-10-2005, 11:09 PM
its $5 here
http://www.google.com/froogle?q=Freshwater+Stingray
I'm buying it myself now. Won't be keeping them for at least a few years, but if this is the source of All, then I'll be happy to have it anyway :)
its not the be all end all of stingray infos. But for begginers and intermediate ray owners.. this is the best bang for the buck. And i would say a bible for begginers as well. Its awesome. Way way better than Oscars for begginers by that *** Neal Proneck.
LOL J/K
rayman45
06-10-2005, 11:43 PM
i got it for 4 +shipping check buy/sell
Vitaliy
06-10-2005, 11:47 PM
i got it for 4 +shipping check buy/sell
PM sent.. :)
radiom
06-19-2005, 1:52 PM
Hi guys... I am also new into rays... truely fascinated with PDRs and its brillant black and white contrast... wondering how many species of PDRs are there..... ? :newbie:
ExOc|sT
06-19-2005, 3:41 PM
I like the dots on the Bigger Ray.Is it a PDR or HEnlei?
redtailfool
06-19-2005, 9:49 PM
Looks like a henleii to me. They call that variant " Black Diamond"
Need to see the bottom though.
freeform
06-23-2005, 4:43 AM
Looks like a henleii to me. They call that variant " Black Diamond"
Need to see the bottom though.
BINGO. those rays in the picture belongs to Ezman. my dream rays. :drool:
There is way too much talk about rays! I need to see what is all the talk about! How big of a setup would I need for two rays.
I really like the way this pair looks
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/DSC02399.JPG
Filtration? Substrate? Feeding? Basics?
Hi there bro....
Glad you have a keen interest on FW rays.
For a start, they don't come cheap & your water has to right in all aspect.
A minimum tank size 5ft x 2ft x 2ft. The larger the better. :)
Good filter system, with somewhat strong current.
Water PH, to be hovering around 6.5 - 7.4.
Everything else 0.
They feed on small amounts of food regularly during the day. However, conditioning can be done.
Minimum feeding is TWICES per day.
Sure hope it helps.
Casey Jones
09-12-2005, 12:57 PM
Thanks for the book reference Redtail. I wanna start a rayquarium myself.
Copeina
09-12-2005, 6:39 PM
Leopoldi will grow to 24" quite quickly and 30" in a few years. A 60"x24" tank would be fine for a few juveniles, but plan ahead for an indoor pond if you're serious.
I've got a pair of 10" P. humerosa in a 96"x24" tank and to be honest, they could stand a bigger setup.
They are not as hard to keep as many would have you beleive, you just need to be ready for that kind of commitment and prepare the equipment before you jump in. Think of them as giant horizontal discus and you'll be just fine.
Maybe check out Flat-fish.com (http://www.flat-fish.com/forums/) for more specific information. (Sorry to the mods if linking is frowned upon.)
Good luck,
/Kris
Waldo
09-12-2005, 11:29 PM
My personal opinion is that you do a pool and a sump. Innexpensive and very practical.