I have 4 species of rays currently housed in tanks that are filtered separately. I'm looking at either dripping separately or dripping to a sump barrel connecting all the tanks together. Each tank would still have it's own filtration system. Question is what are the advantages / disadvantages of each method when it comes to breeding (I understand the logic of individual vs central systems for general ray keeping)?
Specifically:
1. Will males mature faster if on a central system as they pick up hormones from mature females? I've heard of immature males maturing quickly when put in a tank with mature / breeding rays.
2. Will males become more aggressive to female tank mates as they sense a ready female in the water but can't get to her so go after females in tank assuming it's one of them?
3. Will it encourage breeding from males? I've heard sometimes more than one male in a tank encourages breeding.
4. Can a central system inhibit breeding as the "dominant male" sends out hormones / signals to the other males?
5. Would a female ray be less receptive to mating if another mature female is ready to mate and releasing hormones (assuming that they do) in the system?
6. Does a central system encourage breeding overall as hormones are in the water and stimulate breeding?
I know people have bred rays both ways (central system and individual systems). Looking for your thoughts and Feedback.
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Specifically:
1. Will males mature faster if on a central system as they pick up hormones from mature females? I've heard of immature males maturing quickly when put in a tank with mature / breeding rays.
2. Will males become more aggressive to female tank mates as they sense a ready female in the water but can't get to her so go after females in tank assuming it's one of them?
3. Will it encourage breeding from males? I've heard sometimes more than one male in a tank encourages breeding.
4. Can a central system inhibit breeding as the "dominant male" sends out hormones / signals to the other males?
5. Would a female ray be less receptive to mating if another mature female is ready to mate and releasing hormones (assuming that they do) in the system?
6. Does a central system encourage breeding overall as hormones are in the water and stimulate breeding?
I know people have bred rays both ways (central system and individual systems). Looking for your thoughts and Feedback.
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