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MonsterFishKeepers.com - Stingrays http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/ en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:27:44 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/ms_icons/misc/rss.jpg MonsterFishKeepers.com - Stingrays http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/ PH levels http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=355044&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:38:24 GMT would like some info I dont like to use chemicals.. esp in my ray tanks.... My PH level is usually around 7.0 But I have to use bottled water to do this when doing water changes to make sure it stays in that range.... Reason is my tap water is like 7.6 to 7.8 range... its getting... would like some info

I dont like to use chemicals.. esp in my ray tanks....

My PH level is usually around 7.0
But I have to use bottled water to do this when doing water changes to make sure it stays in that range....

Reason is my tap water is like 7.6 to 7.8 range...

its getting expensive...

any thoughts... ]]> Stingrays bcfd144 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=355044 Few Pics of my marbled http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=355026&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:07:50 GMT Hey guys it was feeding time today and I decided to snap a couple camera phone pics of my marble. Sorry they are not the best quality but I never really plan out photo shoots.:popcorn: Man after uploading them i realized how much those pictures really do stink lol... i need to get some better... Hey guys it was feeding time today and I decided to snap a couple camera phone pics of my marble. Sorry they are not the best quality but I never really plan out photo shoots.:popcorn:

Man after uploading them i realized how much those pictures really do stink lol... i need to get some better shots they dont do him justice

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]]> Stingrays dparks87 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=355026 Is this Sperm? http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=355022&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:47:06 GMT I came home tonight to this glob in my Jaguar pond. Does it look like a sperm glob and if so, what are the odds of the male getting the female pregnant? He has been showing mating signs toward her for over a month it seems like. I did not feed them last night so it can't be a chunk of food. It looked like thin mucous just floating around.

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]]> Stingrays FishDog http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=355022 UV Sterilizers - Recommended? http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354944&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:35:40 GMT Hi All, We are going to be starting our 520g ray tank in the next couple months. I am accumulating the equipment now since I an buying most of it for our 520g reef tank upgrade we are doing in a couple weeks. Anyhow, do you guys run UV sterilizers on your ray setups? How many watts are... Hi All,

We are going to be starting our 520g ray tank in the next couple months. I am accumulating the equipment now since I an buying most of it for our 520g reef tank upgrade we are doing in a couple weeks.

Anyhow, do you guys run UV sterilizers on your ray setups? How many watts are you generally running?

Rough setup equipment so far:

Acrylic 96x42x30 (L x W x H) tank with external overflow, viewable on 2 sides (front and right side)

Two ATB Flow Star 1500 Return Pumps (3000ish GPH)

Two Vortech MP40 Powerheads or Tunze 6105 Powerheads (6000ish GPH)

180g Sump with Wet Dryn etc.

If UV Sterilizers are needed, I will be using Rainbow Lifegard 40w units - I run these on my reef and saltwater breeding systems. I keep all equipment the same I can so I can have a single spare on the shelf incase of failure.

Any suggestions would be great. I am thinking either 80w or 160w if you guys feel it is needed.

Scott ]]> Stingrays tanglovers http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354944 why are so many rays without scientific names? http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354934&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:22:53 GMT what does it take to give an animal scientific name? I always thought that all you had to do was to publish an article with their description in a peer reviewed journal. then why do we have some many rays and catfish without proper names? Is there more to it than that? what does it take to give an animal scientific name? I always thought that all you had to do was to publish an article with their description in a peer reviewed journal. then why do we have some many rays and catfish without proper names? Is there more to it than that? ]]> Stingrays vitaly http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354934 Scubina rays http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354808&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:27:25 GMT Anyone know where in the states to get Scubina rays? I have located a source in Canada but don't know how to deal with that headache... ]]> Stingrays jdbrock http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354808 motoro ID please http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354724&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:50:10 GMT is there a sub category with motoros? or can they be just way different looking, like these 2? theyre both 12"-13", together for about 6 months in a 300g community, same diet, and ones male and ones female- thanks

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]]> Stingrays badreverend http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354724 Looking for Black Diamonds and Cost.... http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354688&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:20:58 GMT Hey there, well my new tank is ready. Looking to add a few more to my family.. I set this up just to get Black Diamonds.. Anyone in the States know were the best place to get them. My local dealer will take care of the transaction of ordering. Just need to know how much and info. send me... Hey there,
well my new tank is ready. Looking to add a few more to my family..
I set this up just to get Black Diamonds..
Anyone in the States know were the best place to get them. My local dealer will take care of the transaction of ordering. Just need to know how much and info. send me private email if you are a seller..
Id like two BD.. one female, one male. Age doesnt matter. Like at least 5" disk size though or bigger..
thanks ]]> Stingrays bcfd144 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354688 Stingray compatability http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354515&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:47:31 GMT Would severums be able to be placed with a motoro stingray and discus? Would severums be able to be placed with a motoro stingray and discus? ]]> Stingrays ameehl3 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354515 few fresh water stingrays http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354510&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:10:05 GMT well im about to start keeping reticulated freshwater stingrays and i have a few questions i started off helping my dad keep his stingrays so im educated 1. can i keep 2 of them in my 250 gallon aquarium? 2. the tank mates include 1 sm jack dempsy 1 large jack dempsy 1 sm oscar 2 sm firemouths 3... well im about to start keeping reticulated freshwater stingrays and i have a few questions i started off helping my dad keep his stingrays so im educated
1. can i keep 2 of them in my 250 gallon aquarium?
2. the tank mates include 1 sm jack dempsy 1 large jack dempsy 1 sm oscar 2 sm firemouths 3 med convicts and 1 lg jack dempsy eartheater mix... is that a fatal tank for the ray????
3. i found some tilapia filets in my freezer could i feed them thoes?
4. is 35 dollars a good price plus 15 dollars shiping
5. any aditional info would b really nice ive done reserch on them and read about 100 websites about them ]]> Stingrays fishking420 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354510 rays for a 120? http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354431&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:44:38 GMT is there a ray that could be happy in a 120 for a while? not for life but at least for a year or 2? in a year or so i want to flip the tank on its side and have a foot print of 60x26 im pretty sure thats large enough for most rays. but right now its only 60x18 :( i have been drawn towards rays... is there a ray that could be happy in a 120 for a while? not for life but at least for a year or 2?
in a year or so i want to flip the tank on its side and have a foot print of 60x26 im pretty sure thats large enough for most rays. but right now its only 60x18 :( i have been drawn towards rays alot lately and its driving me crazy not having one ]]> Stingrays scalesandfins http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354431 Wat ray is this? http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354421&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:44:01 GMT Hi,

Anybody can help identify all 3 rays in this vid?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BqqY...eature=related

luc ]]> Stingrays Luc http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354421 Dubbel sting http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354415&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:55:38 GMT is it normal that stingrays have 2 tings?? Im new owner on rays :) is it normal that stingrays have 2 tings?? Im new owner on rays :) ]]> Stingrays fishfish7 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354415 Heating an aboveground pool http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354406&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:32:34 GMT I am building my 16'x40' and was going to have 1 9x18 and (2) 5' pools in it among other tanks. With the pool being 4500gallons and each of the 5' one chiming in at 300gallons, would it make more sense just to heat the entire room. I have 7.5' cielings in it to reduce the energy costs associated with this.

Another question is if I heat the room to 82 degrees, would this necessarily make the water 82?

Thanks ]]> Stingrays dogbert4pres http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354406 <![CDATA[Purigen & Stingrays]]> http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354371&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:49:24 GMT Hi All, anyone use this product with stingrays? Is it safe (this in no way will replace my weekly water change btw) Hi All,
anyone use this product with stingrays? Is it safe (this in no way will replace my weekly water change btw) ]]> Stingrays sea7ray http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354371