IS VITAMIN B-1 GOOD FOR STINGRAYS? YES OR NO?

[DarthLungFish]

Hey all,

I heard that B-1 vitamin is good for stingrays in an captive environment. Its' suppose to help in the overall health of the ray and the growth.

If this is good for Rays, How many 100mg pills should I put for a 400g, or to keep it simple: Per 10g of water?

What is the "True" benefits of adding this Vitamin to the Water?

What is the negative effects of not using B-1 during the life of the Ray?

Thank You in Advance for your Help regarding this Matter.

DarthLungFish.

 

[flyingsaucer owner]

Its doubtful that the rays will get any benefit from vitamins added to the water.
The amounts that they may absorb are negligible.
You would be better to soak their food in one of the vitamin supplements that are available such as Kent Zoe or even better inject a few earthworms with some before you feed them

 

[DarthLungFish]

Thanks Guys for the Feedback. I'm going to do a 50% water change and then mix the water with 4 pills for 400g/100g for every 100mg and see what happens. I think all will be well and I just want to make sure other people have done this before for their rays.

Thanks again.

 

[redtailfool]

Like what David said, i dont think vitamins will be absorbed by the rays
if mixed directly with water. I prefer the soak your pellets in vitamins method
or inject your cirtters with vitamins.

 

[shookONES]

It's funny this topic came up. It was recommended to me to add B1 to my water directly to benefit my ray. Thankfully I read this post before I took it to heart.

 

[DeLgAdO]

ITS ESSENTIAL!!!!
Thiamine (Also known as vitamin B1), plays an important role in helping the body convert carbohydrates and fat into energy. It is essential for normal growth and development and helps to maintain proper functioning of the heart and the nervous and digestive systems. Thiamine is water-soluble and cannot be stored in the body; however, once absorbed, the vitamin is concentrated in muscle tissue. Systemic thiamine deficiency can lead to myriad problems including neurodegeneration, wasting, and death. A lack of thiamine can be caused by malnutrition, a diet high in thiaminase-rich foods (raw freshwater fish, raw shellfish) and/or foods high in anti-thiamine factors.

take note that thiamine is destroyed in the deforsting process when you thaw your frozen foods (shrimps, fish meats, frozen store bought food, etc etc).


i think this is the main reason that some of you peep's experience those "mysterious deaths"

 

[DeLgAdO]

Like what David said, i dont think vitamins will be absorbed by the rays
if mixed directly with water. I prefer the soak your pellets in vitamins method
or inject your cirtters with vitamins.

they will

through osmosis

not all of it though

but its not as effective as if it where consumed.

 

[Oddball]

Offering vitamin B1 became the "in" thing to do with predators that were routinely offered feeder goldfish. Feeders are high in thiaminase which ultimately prevents the predator species from assimilating nutrients.
I add Vita-chem to ALL of my predator tanks to provide vitamins, minerals, and trace elements that diet alone can't provide them. It's alot safer than trying to guesstimate dosages of human supplements for fish.

 

[DeLgAdO]

Offering vitamin B1 became the "in" thing to do with predators that were routinely offered feeder goldfish. Feeders are high in thiaminase which ultimately prevents the predator species from assimilating nutrients.
I add Vita-chem to ALL of my predator tanks to provide vitamins, minerals, and trace elements that diet alone can't provide them. It's alot safer than trying to guesstimate dosages of human supplements for fish.

me too

 

[jim barry]

My god !! Looks like this is something i should be doing !! Where can you buy these vitamins from ? Are they in any particular fish pellets or something. I need to buy some.