Ray has stopped eating

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
Doesn't look like the water is the culprit (judging from your test kit). You could try to add some salt and up your the temp, then try some live ghost shrimp to entice his appetite. I would do this first before considering quaranteen and prazi pro ( since it could be internal parasites. Just my opinion from past experiences)
 
Try Earthworms and live blackworms. If he resists those you know there's a problem
 
Aronus said:
Isn't the fx5 is rated for 700 g? I've had it running by itself for 2 years and never had a problem. Water params are always good. I change 50-70 gallons a week. Never a spike. I also have one power head


I beleive it's rated for more like 400 gal but that's the mfg rating. It depends what your livestock is. I'm not in this to come off as a know it all or pick a fight. I just personally don't feel it's adequate for a large Ray tank. If it works for you that's great.. I just know it wouldn't work for my big Rays. I hope the OP can figure out the problem. If it's not water problems then It leaves parasites as a very possible culprit.






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If you trust your test kit than go with that, or buy another one. Theres only one ray showing signs of stress, so (for me) I would not worry about water parameters (again, this is only if you trust the test kit you're using). Acting sooner than later will help your ray since its been days since he last ate. Epom salt and higher temps will be my next move along with live feed (worms or ghost shrimp. I never use feeder fish and only use live feeds during these types of scenarious). Monitor for and see if he has any changes. If not, then I would QT and possibly think of adding prazi
 
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