Breeding Systems and Ray Pics
- Thread starter Rosewood022
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I Love seeing the setup without them all being in giant vats. It would seem you can enjoy them a bit more in a tank. I think your setup and rays look fabulous!
Thanks for all the nice comments every one. I'll try to answer all questions/comments here.
JF0019-
I prefer to keep 2 males with 4 females. 6 adult motoros is pushing the capacity of a 500 gallon tank, otherwise I'd keep more females. My opinion is that for consistant breeding to occur, 2 males is best. A lone male doesn't seem to feel the breeding drive as much, maybe because he knows there's no competition. More than 2 males and you're just wasting money on feed and wasting space which could be filled with a female. Obviously if you're just in it for the hobby, the ratio and cost doesn't matter. But if you are trying to breed, especially for profit, it does make a difference.
When the pups are born I put them in a seperate tank running on the same filter system as the parents. It is easier to feed the pups when they are away from adult rays and other fish.
I remove the males from the system after the females have had 3 litters in a row. After the females get a 3 month rest, I put the males back in.
VAMPTREV -
Thanks. The marbles are adjusting well.
GRAPEDINOX -
I like the tanks too. Unfortunately they cost quite a bit more than giant vats, which are a much more economical way to breed. As I expand, I will likely be utilizing both styles so I can keep costs in control and still have some nice tanks for improved ray viewing.
BRENT -
I have a soft spot for arrows.... Two of them came from David Webber.
MIKE -
Thanks. You're setups like great also. Very clean. Beautiful Rays.
Pat
Amazon Stingrays
248-840-2135
JF0019-
I prefer to keep 2 males with 4 females. 6 adult motoros is pushing the capacity of a 500 gallon tank, otherwise I'd keep more females. My opinion is that for consistant breeding to occur, 2 males is best. A lone male doesn't seem to feel the breeding drive as much, maybe because he knows there's no competition. More than 2 males and you're just wasting money on feed and wasting space which could be filled with a female. Obviously if you're just in it for the hobby, the ratio and cost doesn't matter. But if you are trying to breed, especially for profit, it does make a difference.
When the pups are born I put them in a seperate tank running on the same filter system as the parents. It is easier to feed the pups when they are away from adult rays and other fish.
I remove the males from the system after the females have had 3 litters in a row. After the females get a 3 month rest, I put the males back in.
VAMPTREV -
Thanks. The marbles are adjusting well.
GRAPEDINOX -
I like the tanks too. Unfortunately they cost quite a bit more than giant vats, which are a much more economical way to breed. As I expand, I will likely be utilizing both styles so I can keep costs in control and still have some nice tanks for improved ray viewing.
BRENT -
I have a soft spot for arrows.... Two of them came from David Webber.
MIKE -
Thanks. You're setups like great also. Very clean. Beautiful Rays.
Pat
Amazon Stingrays
248-840-2135
STICK RICE, SPOTFIN, KEVALDO, STIFFMEISTER, CHIROHORN, TLKMDN
Thank you for the comments.
COLIN-
Thanks. I did get the marbles back from Brad last week along with two other females. They are doing well and I'm glad to have them back. They won't be leaving again!
Pat
Amazon Stingrays
248-840-2135
Thank you for the comments.
COLIN-
Thanks. I did get the marbles back from Brad last week along with two other females. They are doing well and I'm glad to have them back. They won't be leaving again!
Pat
Amazon Stingrays
248-840-2135
