rays begginer help

start with a motoro.... and in australia you are lookin at abot 1000-1500 per pup from breeders

Motoro's seem to be the popular choice. I started with retics myself. My suggestion is do lots and lots of research, and then after that do some more. There's a lot of good information out there, you've just got to find it. Sorry I know that's not a quick and easy answer for you . Good luck with the breeding!! I like the fact you're aiming high. Be very careful on tank mates, discus, arowanas, and angels seem to be what most people go with and have good luck.

good luck with the breeding mate

Motors are a great choice, I personally wouldn't start with a retic since they can be a little more difficult to keep alive...

Large roomy tank, I personally would recomend using a tile substrate, not only is this what many overseas breeders do but I personally love the look, you don't need to do this. Do not keep them on a gravel substrate since this can tear their gentle underside. As far as tank-mates go, keep them with similarly sized (not too much smaller!) fish that won't be aggressive or attack the ray. A red devil is probably a bad tank-mate choice, I've heard of severums attacking rays...

Do LOTS of research, make sure you know everything before you go and buy one.

GL

I started out with retics too just recently, they seem to be thriving. I think it has alot to do with extensive research for their care, but most importantly, I got them from a seller I trusted who kept them in amazing conditions and environments and took the time to get them to eat other foods than just blackworms.

I only go to this seller for my livestock and almost all of my equipment (unless he happens to be out).

if you're looking for beginner ray help, you may want to read through the stickies at the top of this forum.

hey mate rays have droped in prices nows a great time to buy!

few going for 500-600 pairs going for as cheap as 900.
might strugle to find some now, but there should be more coming later this year i believe.