well....thats probably ur answer right there... rays are very fragile with water params... if you dont own a test kit, then how do u know if ur water p;arams are good or bad?? you probably shouldnt get another ray, unless u take the nessesary research, and time to care for them properly.... sorry about the ray indeed!
Saddest Day of My Life....
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I agree with AJ; Rays are very special; You need a ton of filtration, VERY large aquarium (ie 200 gallons plus while they're small), and a ton of water movement; I've had my marble now for over a year and I still test my water at least once a week; My water cycles once every 6 minutes in my 260g; My advice is to read every sticky here in the rays section and then proceed with caution; My condolences on your loss, I know it sucks bad 
Sorry to hear about the ray. Fyi this is not a bash but not even with ray, if anyone owns any fish they should have a test kit. I think they r like 20-30 bucks go get one and test the water u might find ur answer right then and there
I have been a successful ray keeper now for 3 years and I do own a test kit but sadly I will admit I probably haven't tested my water in over a year. Never any reason to for me. But I am dealing with 600 gallons of water with a religious WC schedule, and the fish have never given me reason to test. But that being said I wouldn't dream of owning fish....any fish with out a good quality test kit thats just beyond dumb IMO. I don't think it would be wise for you as a fish keeper to get any more fish without researching and getting a test kit. Just my .o2
well i have been successfully owning fish for about 4 years with no problems with my water. i also have another ray that is about 24" head to tail, no problems at all...
and he only looks thin from the angle of the pic...
and he only looks thin from the angle of the pic...
grapedinox;4620074; said:
dont forget to buy a new test kit soon. i cant remember their shelf life but i wouldnt trust it after 3 years. plus however long it sat in the store, but you are right with at least having one on hand even if you dont use often.
