Fat Ray...help

[arpu100]

The tank temp is at 78. The healthy looking ray is fat (cant see pelvic bone) Ive been feeding them once a day but have got to once every 2-3 now..

 

[Nic]

why would you starve a healthy ray

your tank is a little cool i would starve it... ive had motoros that never move and some that go nuts all over the tank..

 

[arpu100]

what temp should i set the tank to?

 

[Nic]

how about some pictures...

 

[Nic]

your temp is fine but most people keep at 82

 

[arpu100]

Here are the best pix i can get with my phone...

 

[tank125]

Is his underbelly irritated? (red or scraped up?) looks like he is holding himself up - nice looking ray though, how long have you had it?

 

[FishDog]

Looks like a hybrid of some sort. I had a ray do this, it over ate one night and swelled up like your is. She returned to normal size the next day though. Took a few days before she would eat again. Have you noticed it pooing? Could be a blockage?

 

[arpu100]

havent noticed any poo. if its blockage, what do i do???

 

[tank125]

How is his stomach? Is he red underneath?