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unknownuza13
06-15-2005, 10:23 PM
Im thinkiing about getting a motoro ray tomorrow to put in a community tank with dats a gar and some bichirs. I was wondering if the ray would mess with my bichirs. An ornate and senagal both around 5 inches. The rays are around 4" disk.
rayman45
06-15-2005, 10:38 PM
all sounds good
tyson
06-16-2005, 12:16 AM
Im thinkiing about getting a motoro ray tomorrow to put in a community tank with dats a gar and some bichirs. I was wondering if the ray would mess with my bichirs. An ornate and senagal both around 5 inches. The rays are around 4" disk.
I've hear of Bichirs taking chunks out of ray disc.
For now, you should do ok. But have your priorties set on who is staying & who will be going when they grow.
Kutty
06-16-2005, 12:31 AM
They should be alright, but keep an eye on them just in case.
markchoo
06-16-2005, 8:11 AM
keep them well fed so that the bichirs wont have an urge to take chunks out of the ray.. its hard to say what will happen.. but the bites wont be too serious unless u got some of the bigger bichrs inside..
unknownuza13
06-16-2005, 9:43 AM
alright cool, thanks everybody for the responsed now Im off to buy my first ray or rays
MouthWash
06-16-2005, 6:26 PM
Do it and experiment and let me know.
Keep us updated with pictures of your new ray..... :grinno: :grinno:
I think there shouldn't be any problem as i have the following fishes in my mixed comm:-
02 x rays
01 x birchie
01 x dat
01 x asian aro
01 x tigrinius
03 x red hooks
Everyone is leaving in harmony.............
Do keep us posted of your new fishes......... :drool:
Mine never had problems. Senegalus pair with motoros or leos
iheartfishies
06-24-2005, 2:47 PM
The tank's great...
the motro is lazy...and seems to be eating well.
I need to get some pics posted..
I'm slackin.
PhullTank57
06-24-2005, 3:51 PM
I agree w/ Tyson. Normally, polys and rays will do well together... as long as they are fairly equal (not too small or too big) to one another. I've kept this combo before in the past and all was well. Although, i did lose an 8" motoro once to a fatal bite inflicted by my 18" endlicheri... bichir took a huge chunk out of the ray's disc, went right thru it's organs!! :mad: Just be sure to watch and observe them, especially during feeding time. GL! :thumbsup:
I've hear of Bichirs taking chunks out of ray disc.
For now, you should do ok. But have your priorties set on who is staying & who will be going when they grow.
bluedempsey
06-24-2005, 4:56 PM
yeah get some pics
Have an Ornate at about 10" along with 2 Motoro's and a Leopoldi.
Keep them well fed and they will be fine
unknownuza13
06-29-2005, 3:46 PM
Well the ray has been in the tank for about 2 weeks now with no problems. He does not bother anyone and nobody bothers him. I will get pics up soon.
Aimhigher38
06-29-2005, 4:10 PM
I would say it depends on the indivual bicher...I had bichers that left my rays alone while I had this PUNK Ornate bicher shred up my motoro....so just keep them fed and watch them closely...
redtailfool
06-29-2005, 5:51 PM
The tank's great...
the motro is lazy...and seems to be eating well.
I need to get some pics posted..
I'm slackin.
Sorry to derail but. you took the stingray plunge???
PhullTank57
06-29-2005, 5:58 PM
I would say it depends on the indivual bicher...I had bichers that left my rays alone while I had this PUNK Ornate bicher shred up my motoro....so just keep them fed and watch them closely...
I also have had bad experiences with Ornates for some reason... seem to be more agressive and territorial than other polys?? :confused:
TexasRock
06-30-2005, 9:54 PM
My female motoro ate both of my bichirs and 4 slant-nose gar... I keep them by themselves now :screwy:
iheartfishies
06-30-2005, 10:16 PM
Sorry to derail but. you took the stingray plunge???
yes, he's in a 150 at the b/fs!
Its our tank!!
He just has to cut up and feed the shrimp and do the water changes... :hearts: