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Sweet. Thanks. The 125 will definitely be FWLRO. I might do a reef in the 75 eventually, but it will start out as a FWLRO. Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app

It's a HOB overflow box. Sent from my iPad using MonsterAquariaNetwork app

So I plan to set up a few saltwater tanks (a 125 and a 75) and I was searching for a solid overflow that wouldn't break the bank. A friend recommended an eshopps, but I can't find what flow rate each model can handle. I see several descriptions saying what tank size they can handle, but I feel...

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I would say it is a combination of good genetics, good water quality, plenty of tank space and plenty of available food. IME those are the factors that have the biggest impact on ultimate size. Sent from my iPad using MonsterAquariaNetwork app

There is no way of telling. It's all up to the genes. Sent from my iPad using MonsterAquariaNetwork app

That has been my experience as well, but plenty of keepers believe in power feeding. Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app

I think the average size for males is about 10", but with proper feeding and space, I could imagine 12" is possible. 14" seems a little large for the species, but probably not impossible. Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app

Thanks for the link, Rich. Lots of information, which is always a good thing. :) Sent from my iPad using MonsterAquariaNetwork app

Sorry, I just realized my dimensions were off. They are suppose to be 72"x72"x24". He basically took the long sides off a couple of 125 gallon tanks and placed them on a sheet of plywood. With the updated and correct info, would this tank size hold more rays? Or would it just be better to stock...

I look forward to the challenge. :) Sent from my iPad using MonsterAquariaNetwork app

Okay. I had heard they were a little dirty, but not that much. I probably will wait until I do a large tank build before I acquire any rays. I'd rather have everything they need to a lifetime setup ready to go than get one and be scrambling to get an appropriate sized setup built and ready for...

Wow. I didn't know that. I was of the impression that all rays were difficult to breed and very few had been bred in captivity. That is good to know though. :) Sent from my iPad using MonsterAquariaNetwork app

I know that many species are quite rare and most are wild caught, but are their any species that can be bred in captivity in case I want to challenge myself down the line? Sent from my iPad using MonsterAquariaNetwork app

How many do you think would fit comfortably in a 125 if I went that route? If I built a 48"Lx48"Wx20"H tank, how many would fit in there? Also, I have read tankmates can be quite difficult to choose. Any suggestions on some SA cichlids or other fish that would work well with them? Sent from...

Thanks for the info. It's a good basis to start my search. I won't be living in Florida for too much longer. I'll be moving to NC soon, so I will look into their licensing laws if necessary. As for space, the largest tank I have right now is a 125, so I'm not entirely sure if that is large...

So I've been looking into freshwater stingrays as something I might possibly do in the future (with the right tank size and setup), but I'm having difficulty finding any information on what might be a better genus or species of ray to get into first. I have seen the phrase "teacup" ray used a...

Your stock is heavy. Filtration will need to be A++ for there to be no issues from a bioload standpoint. The RTM and festae could likely become problems later on from an aggression standpoint. It will depend largely on their personalities and the personalities of their tankmates. However...

Those minimums are honestly too small IMO. Rivulatus can reach 10" and it would be very cramped in a tank only 2" wider than it is long. It's also a little thick and needs the extra room to turn around. Same for oscars that can reach 14-16" long in 18" wide tanks and they are even thicker than...

I have stuck with small, peaceful SA cichlids up until recently. So it wasn't until recently that I came to the conclusion (with help from some of the more conservative members here) that I shouldn't keep a cichlid in a tank that doesn't offer twice its ultimate length in width. So a 10" fish...