lol wish i could have heard this call. sounds like its now time for blk and venom to talk too....please record this one though
its sad to see rays looking that skinny but they will def become your favorites for how much hard work you will be putting in with them. glad 2 of the three are eating. water changes and good water will hopefully bring the third around. i would keep the sand that is in there put as the less changes the better at this time. maybe when they get better do your changes.
and as far as shawn goes im neither going to defend or bash him everyone can make their own decisions on who they buy from. one thing alot of people have gotten away from is vids of the ray eating before being bought and just more pics before the purchase. when going wc there will always be more problems than a captive bred but imo it makes the ray worth it more when having to care for it and nurse it up to where you want it. it gives you a sense of accomplishment. yes it hurts to see such skinny rays being sent out but who knows ray5 might have had prior knowledge of this and feels confident enough in his abillities to turn these guys around.
my past purchase from shawn is doing great and im glad to have him. so will this thread keep me from buying from him again? prolly not if i see something i like for the right price i will buy it. i am just informed now to ask for a pic of the ray when it is in his posesion before i buy. when doing prepays the importers surprise is the buyers surprise as well. thats why 9 times out of 10 i will wait until the buyer has the ray at their facility before i purchase. sometimes you dont have this option though and chances are taken sometimes they pay off and others dont.
