Have some concern's on BD pups or BD in general?

Gbusiness

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Hey all,
I've been doing alot of research on FW stingrays. My plan at the beggining was to buy some MM stingrays to gain experience. I currently have choosen a 6-7" king royal motoro female.
But, I just got word from my fish guy (vendor) that he is able to get some BD pups! There 4"-6" captive breed BD's.
What I want to know is:
1. What is a good price to pay for 4"-6" bd pups? (1 male,2 females hopefully)
2. How should a BD's pattern differ from a regular Leo?
3. What exactly is the P13 or P14 stand for? I know it has something to do with pattern and number of dot's I think?
4. are they hard to take care of? (I'm planning on buying a 700 gallon indoor pond)
Thanks for info
Gerrad
 

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bd's are probably the easiest, best looking, and most active rays. Unfortunately they are one of the most expensive rays. You're looking to spending anywhere from 1500-3500 per fish. bd's differ from leo via perimeter spotting, whiteness of the spots and number of spots.
 

Gbusiness

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dookie;4956836; said:
bd's are probably the easiest, best looking, and most active rays. Unfortunately they are one of the most expensive rays. You're looking to spending anywhere from 1500-3500 per fish. bd's differ from leo via perimeter spotting, whiteness of the spots and number of spots.
Well, I do plan on picking some up from my guy. So, I will post the pics of them as soon as they settle in.
Do you happen to have a pic of a great quality BD?
 

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As long as "your guy" is legit there really shouldn't be any questions, concerns, or issues.

Wish I could justify buying rays that cost a few grand to familiarize myself with fw rays......
 

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DB junkie;4958452; said:
As long as "your guy" is legit there really shouldn't be any questions, concerns, or issues.

Wish I could justify buying rays that cost a few grand to familiarize myself with fw rays......
I know it's probably not the best idea to buy really expensive stingrays at the start? But, for the price he's charging me for a male and female BD pup's? And, free shipping! I can't pass it up and I think most of you guys would do the same thing? Especially if your into Blackie rays :naughty:!
 

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LOPAKA;4960484; said:
Oh, for sure man. I'm putting my order in by this upcoming wednesday. Then I'll have to wait a month till I get them. In the meantime I'm getting the king royal female (avatar) and a male this week.
 

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Well, it's offical I paid for my BD pup's today (male and female). I'm also picking up 2 more rays MM's. Can't wait......to join the Darkside,lol!
 

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Gbusiness;4969302; said:
Well, it's offical I paid for my BD pup's today (male and female). I'm also picking up 2 more rays MM's. Can't wait......to join the Darkside,lol!
Congrats on your purchase! I hope to see you post pics soon of the pair of BD's your talking about! Goodluck brotha! Hope they look insane!
 

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Thanks Sickfish and Fred. I found out that I'll be getting them early may. I can't tell you guy's what I paid for them? But, I'm pretty sure my guy is legit.
So, excited I can't wait to get them! I may grab the other Darksider's when I get my pond setup?
 
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