My 1st Motoro. Feedback?

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flowerpower

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The pic was taken in the fish shop with my camera phone. My intent was to post this thread before buying so that I could get some feedback but......?
Anyway, I paid $175 and he's about 7" in diameter. OK price or no? What do you think?

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price is pretty good for an LFS, geet some food in him he looks kinda skinny
 
I'm working on it. On average, how long after being introduced into a new tank until they accept food. 'She' inhaled a dozen rosies in the store right before they bagged her up for me so I know that she has been eating. I just want to get a general idea so that I can monitor her behavior. Hours? Days?
 
depending on size, but a 6in regular motoro will go for $200-$250 by me at a LFS

several forum members are selling newborn pups at 5in for $100-$125. After you factor in shipping, the $175 you paid is not too bad.
 
Quick update: she's eating bloodworms but won't accept chopped nightcrawlers. Very responsive which is a good sign.
One problem;
She's in a 15 gallon!!! My intent was to put her in my 65 sump(actually 2nd tier between main tank and sump) until I construct a 5.5'x3.5'x1.5' "pond" that would replace my sump and fit underneath the stand of my main tank(whole 'nother thread, I know). When I went to remove the occupants of the 65, I notice that my pair of Gold Suam had spawned and the female was guarding the wrigglers (how could I have missed that?) Will my ray be okay in the 15gal until the fry are swimming and ready to be syphoned off and separated from the parents( a week or two) or do I do away with the brood and move the ray now? Any other suggestions?
 
Quick update: she's eating bloodworms but won't accept chopped nightcrawlers. Very responsive which is a good sign.
One problem;
She's in a 15 gallon!!! My intent was to put her in my 65 sump(actually 2nd tier between main tank and sump) until I construct a 5.5'x3.5'x1.5' "pond" that would replace my sump and fit underneath the stand of my main tank(whole 'nother thread, I know). When I went to remove the occupants of the 65, I notice that my pair of Gold Suam had spawned and the female was guarding the wrigglers (how could I have missed that?) Will my ray be okay in the 15gal until the fry are swimming and ready to be syphoned off and separated from the parents( a week or two) or do I do away with the brood and move the ray now? Any other suggestions?
 
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