Quick Pics of Updated Stingray Pond

Awesome pond.Everytime I see an indoor pond I think of getting rid if a tank in irder to make space for a pond project.

marineman said:

Thanks for all the words of encouragement. It is a lot of work and the food bill is getting crazy!!
These things eat like beasts, warm temp, clean water and still no pups? What am I missing in the equation?
Do you think the footprint is too big and the females get away?
The males have too many options?
I really hope not but do you think the arowanas could possibly be eating the pups before they're ever seen?
If that is the case I may need to find the arowanas a new home although they seem to be a pair (they're inseperable and have perfect fins/scales) and seem to be looking to spawn- but with the rays and the few other fish I think theyre unable to pick up eggs fast enough. After a water change and the arowanas start doing their dance all the fish follow them back and forth constantly almost as if they're waiting for them to drop eggs?
I guess its time for a cam to really see whats going on in there!!

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I'm not an expert but have had a few successful litters... so I'll give it a go on your questions

No, the footprint isn't too big. If they can successfully mate in the wild, your tank could never be too big. A dedicated male will find a way just like us humans

I doubt the males have too many options, refer to above comment

I also doubt very highly pups would be eaten by the arowanas. They should be coming out at least 4", and there should be several, my first litter was three, so you would notice them being super fat if they were able to eat the pups. You would also notice a pregnant female, they get huge. It may be a little harder in a pond where you're only looking down, but I still think you would notice.

How old are your rays, are you sure they're mature and how long have they been together? My pair was together over a year before any mating. Also wondering how deep your pond is as that can affect mating.

Other than that, just a waiting game.

My guess would be maturity.... you might have to wait them out.

That is a sick setup, has to be one of my favorites on here! Good luck with the breeding, it's never as quick as you want it to be!

Wow, just amazing!! Inspiration for the future!

Great looking pond and rays. Wish we could get them here in CA