Mature male ray with new baby female

[Newt]

Would a mature male ray (that has lived as the only ray in my tank for a few years now) cause problems if I introduced a much younger (6 months old or so) female ray?

How long does it take for a female Retric ray to mature?

I'm worried about the male harassing her to death because she is too young to breed.

The male is 10 inches disk size and is 4 years old.

 

[FishDog]

There is only one way to find out. If the male is not going to breed then he will leave her alone.

 

[jwong1024]

not sure how agressive mature retics can be. but using a general rule of thumb, I would separate them until the female is much bigger. Or use a divider to separate them. It is usually best to have the female larger than the male. This is becuase when trying to mate, a larger male can actually kill a female or stress her out really bad by biting. if you leave them together, there is a good chance the male will try to breed with her. I am guessing that may not have a good outcome. You can try to have them together, but I would separate once you see any kind of agression if there is any.

 

[Nic]

retics are not agressive like motoro.... add her and see i dont think there will be any problem...

 

[sharp tooth]

keep a very close eye on them if you do, i wouldent but thats just me.

have a pre made divider ready to fit quickly, saves messing about if it all goes tits up!

 

[stingray man]

I agree with everyone just add them and see how everything goes