DOES TEMPERATURE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

[Ray'Oconner]

On average the pups are 4 inch disc. They are all fully developed and had no yolk sack except for 1 pup from the first litter. I've now had 3 litters 4/3/7 pups, dont know if that has something to do with the temp? I think the higher temp speeds up the development of the pups and i notice that the mother digests her food a lot quicker at this temp, maybe its been absorbed by the pups a lot quicker too?
Anyone think that this could be correct?

I quite agree to this.. This is more on the metabolism rate issue..
In winter times for example.. I believe the rivers are frozen on the top and in some places..
Temps can drop to below 50degrees.. which slows down the metabolic rate of the fish..
So i do agree with wat u say.. higher temp could reduce the Gestation period..
But i do believe litters may vary.. This may or may not apply for Rays..

Hope it helped a little..

 

[motoro magic]

I quite agree to this.. This is more on the metabolism rate issue..
In winter times for example.. I believe the rivers are frozen on the top and in some places..
Temps can drop to below 50degrees.. which slows down the metabolic rate of the fish..
So i do agree with wat u say.. higher temp could reduce the Gestation period..
But i do believe litters may vary.. This may or may not apply for Rays..

Hope it helped a little..

Thanks for your input it does make sence that it would speed up their metabolism.