Best ray to breed with Hystrix?

[AquataHolic420]

Looking for a nice hystrix male pup to go along with my 2 hystrix ladies. I am having a difficult time finding one at the right size. (I know I have at least a year before any breeding think of happening..So I can wait for a Hystrix..)

...But I have recently thought of expanding my search from just hystrix to possibly another species and maybe trying to create hybrid offspring.

What would you think about me trying to acquire a...

- BIG SPOT Henlei male??
- Humerosa male
- Mantilla male

I know hybrid rays are sometimes frowned upon, especially if I mix a black and a brown ray.

What are your comments about trying to breed a hystrix and any of the 3 rays stated above??

 

[AquataHolic420]

Pm'ed with a great point... the Male will easily outgrow my females and may beat them up really bad while breeding, if not kill them. I have a 225 gallon main tank, and a 90 Gallon back up tank that is empty... I would not like to do this, but maybe the 90 could be a temporary holding tank if need be?? I dunno, please give me some advice..

 

[FishDog]

Either a male mantilla or male aparicio. I would say a brown with a brown would be easier than a brown and a black.

 

[AquataHolic420]

Either a male mantilla or male aparicio. I would say a brown with a brown would be easier than a brown and a black.

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I like that Mantilla!! It looks stunning!! And Im not really looking for the "easiest" approach, but I want to make sure the rays will be sustainable and stress free. But obviously making it easier helps.

 

[Younglin]

I think you shouldn't try to hybridise such an amazing animal.

 

[PeteLockwood]

I think you shouldn't try to hybridise such an amazing animal.

I agree. Breed it with another Hystrix.

 

[Younglin]

And hystrix are rare. Pure hystrix will be worth a fortune.

 

[AquataHolic420]

I think you shouldn't try to hybridise such an amazing animal.

It was my goal to breed Hystrix.

I agree. Breed it with another Hystrix.

The only reason I even thought of the hybrid idea was because my gorgeous male arrived Dead and I cannot find another male to replace him.

And hystrix are rare. Pure hystrix will be worth a fortune.

I just want to experience a litter!

 

[fishboykaps]

Don't hybridize

 

[Younglin]

Wait for another male.