stingray breeding

silvercvic

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Do stingray breed to the way the parameter of the water (softening of water) or would it be size/age??? My male is about 12" across, I was thinking about getting a female to keep him company
 

Copeina

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From what I have found, it is mainly age and conditioning that matter.

You say your ray is 12", but not what species. Unless it is a retic, scobina, or humerosa, you've got a while to wait. The more common ones like motoro and leopoldi are going to take some time to mature.

But, if you've got a big tank and a light bioload, mix up some food, add a mate, and go for it!

I am working with P. humerosa at the moment, and plan to spend at least the next 2 years "waiting".

Best of luck! Keep us informed of any progress you make!
/Kris
 

bluedempsey

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what size are most rays like motoros *mature*?
 

rvrrays

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David is absolutely correct. Clasper size and disc diameter are not necessarily related. However, I have not seen too many 12" across male motoros that have not had claspers that were large enough to get the job done.

Get him a girl. Pups are cool.

Colin
 

Rich

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My male Motoro had monster claspers at around 7 or 8" disk diameter. My male Leo is larger than that at this point and he's hung like a fruit fly.
 

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my male otorongo's claspers are the size of my index finger :ROFL:
 
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