Apologies in advance for what is set to be another 'what's my Ray worth' thread ....
I've been keeping Rays for over 12 years now and pride of place in my collection is a large female Leopoldi who I've grown from 4" to 22" in around 8 years. My family circumstances will be changing this year (for the better!) and my spare time will be even further stretched - and I really don't feel I will be able to do justice to this beautiful ray and her breeding potential.
My plan is to move her on to someone with the experience and space to keep her as healthy as I have for the past 8 years. When she vacates the largest tank then I will move her pups (1 x m and 1 x f from the litter of 5 in April 2009) into the display tank and I can then reduce my tank count by 33% and not worry about bloodlines and breeding issues for a while.
My problem is I have no idea as to the value of these creatures now as they seem to change month by month. I know they are only worth what someone is willing to pay and I also know that it is not just about the money. But I do need to start somewhere in putting a rough price on her, as posting an advert with 'open to offers' is just asking for trouble !
You will be able to find out more about her via my previous postings and threads, take a look in my history.
Although the primary objective of this thread is to guage a suitable price, if you feel you could offer a good home to this Ray then drop me a message outlining your current set up and experience. (Sorry but I wouldn't entertain offers from outside of the UK)
Thanks in advance
Martin
I've been keeping Rays for over 12 years now and pride of place in my collection is a large female Leopoldi who I've grown from 4" to 22" in around 8 years. My family circumstances will be changing this year (for the better!) and my spare time will be even further stretched - and I really don't feel I will be able to do justice to this beautiful ray and her breeding potential.
My plan is to move her on to someone with the experience and space to keep her as healthy as I have for the past 8 years. When she vacates the largest tank then I will move her pups (1 x m and 1 x f from the litter of 5 in April 2009) into the display tank and I can then reduce my tank count by 33% and not worry about bloodlines and breeding issues for a while.
My problem is I have no idea as to the value of these creatures now as they seem to change month by month. I know they are only worth what someone is willing to pay and I also know that it is not just about the money. But I do need to start somewhere in putting a rough price on her, as posting an advert with 'open to offers' is just asking for trouble !
You will be able to find out more about her via my previous postings and threads, take a look in my history.
Although the primary objective of this thread is to guage a suitable price, if you feel you could offer a good home to this Ray then drop me a message outlining your current set up and experience. (Sorry but I wouldn't entertain offers from outside of the UK)
Thanks in advance
Martin
