my newly obtained motoro is going up and down the side of the tank - constantly. it's like he's possessed. I just got two of them on Tuesday. The one female, is eating well, and hang'n out. The male doesnt seem to be eating much (if any) and is swimming up and then dropping down the side of the tank - constantly. Any suggestions? I tested my water and it looks good.
newly acquired motoro going up and down side of tank
- Thread starter ironb
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Try blackworms, ghost shrimp or red wigglers.. If he refuses those, it might not be a good sign..
Was it treated for parasites? Did the supplier have them eating well?
What size tank are they in? Do they have enough space to explore?
If he is constantly exploring the sides of the glass he might be looking for food, but not understanding what you are offering is just that.. try live foods.
Be careful he doesn't damage his tail by bobbing up and down on it.. Rays don't encounter 90 degree glass walls in the wild, so he might be trying to 'climb over' it and not understand that he's stressing himself out.
Was it treated for parasites? Did the supplier have them eating well?
What size tank are they in? Do they have enough space to explore?
If he is constantly exploring the sides of the glass he might be looking for food, but not understanding what you are offering is just that.. try live foods.
Be careful he doesn't damage his tail by bobbing up and down on it.. Rays don't encounter 90 degree glass walls in the wild, so he might be trying to 'climb over' it and not understand that he's stressing himself out.