curious as to why you would add 3 Ray's to a take that was only a month old? And I agree with the other posters this tank deffinitly needs some air!
stingray floating on top of water?!
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JeremyXXXX;4685624; said:
Mine do that.. Normal for mine.. Exercise I guess. But like I said before, whats normal for mine may not be normal for others...
Ill look around and see if I find any kind of reader that does all. I have been thinking of getting a few myself. If I find one, Ill let you know. I have never really looked for one before, but its not a bad idea to have.
Keep us posted when you get home to let us know how they are doing.
If the poop looks like skin off a long worm and kinda coiled up, that normal. seems that is what mine always look like. they eat alot of worms and again, normal for mine
Just rushed home after my last class to check up on my babies....
their breathing is 100% better! spiracles are opening 1/3 of the amount previoulsy and the tempo has slowed greatly....back to normal!
about to test my water parameters and do a 25% water change,
should I feed before or after the water change?
their breathing is 100% better! spiracles are opening 1/3 of the amount previoulsy and the tempo has slowed greatly....back to normal!
about to test my water parameters and do a 25% water change,
should I feed before or after the water change?
before, really doesnt matter, but if any food is left after 5 min or any stuff geting into the tank from feeding, will get cleaned up at the same time you do the water change. that way you are only messing with the tank once time and dont stress them any more than you have to. Check you water, see were you are with water quality. With your tank being so new, might watch how may water changes you do in such a short time. You need to let that tank cycle.. build up the cycling in the filters.. the tank needs that.
glad to hear they are doing better...
glad to hear they are doing better...
Over here we have a product called tetra start safe and it is used to support the filter bacteria when fish have been added, it helps with a culture of bacteria whilst keeping the nasties at safer levels...I have used it and it works.
Most shops sell something like it.
Most shops sell something like it.
my retic has been swimming at the top of the water in the current of my FX5 output for a while now she loves it haha
rays are eating like pigs again on bloodworms,
I also have frozen krill and they seem to like them they are just too big
I also have frozen krill and they seem to like them they are just too big
Try some cut up earthworms they have more nutritional value than bloodworms
Just make sure to cut them small enough for the rays and they will love them
Just make sure to cut them small enough for the rays and they will love them
Sorry if I missed it somewhere but did you add all 3 rays at once to this tank, or in a very short period of time? I would say that could have been part of the problem if that is correct. As well as the oxygen level. I would say your tank did not have the BB for the bioload you added and the salt, water perams and low oxygen added up to stressed rays. Glad to here they are doing better.
On the color blind thing. You could be reading those tests way off depending on your colorblindness. If you live with someone else (room mate, G friend?) I am sure you could get them to take a look at them with you so you can see if you are reading them correctly until you get a digital, if you go that route. Or at least get a friend over to look at the tests with you once so you can see if you are reading them correctly. Either way, you really need a way to test accurately so you can keep an eye on the water, as it could throw spikes again if your bio-load is playing catch-up.
As far as behavior, remember the rays have not been in there new home very long and it can take several months sometimes to have a fish settle in and get comfortable. So you may see allot of new things in the future. Best thing to do is ask people on here (like you did), use common sense, and just make sure your water is were it should be. Definitely keep the bubbles going 24/7, for oxygen and entertainment for the rays.
Remember to be honest with people here (not to say you were not, just a reminder) so they can give the best advise possible. I think some people tell people they do certain things, like test regularly and do water changes weekly and actually do not. It is hard to help if the person helping is not getting the facts. You may get some rude comments from some members on your husbandry skills but you have a better chance of fixing the problem and saving your fish if the raw truth is provided. Once again I am not saying YOU were not being honest, this is just a reminder to anyone reading this that might need help in the future.
I just want to add my 2 cents on your filter setup. I know many here use canister filters and like them. I personally have never liked them as far as maintenance or efficiency. I am a big fan of the home built bio-tower type wet/dry filters with a sump, for fresh or salt water. The way I build mine, they are very easy to maintenance (and cheap) and do a superb job of biological filtration and they oxygenate the water very well at the same time, which is a big reason why they are so efficient. Not trying to push it on you, but if you are a DIY kind of person, I would look into it. I can show you one of my setups to give you an idea if you want. If oxygen levels are low to the bacteria, they can not do there job very well.
On the color blind thing. You could be reading those tests way off depending on your colorblindness. If you live with someone else (room mate, G friend?) I am sure you could get them to take a look at them with you so you can see if you are reading them correctly until you get a digital, if you go that route. Or at least get a friend over to look at the tests with you once so you can see if you are reading them correctly. Either way, you really need a way to test accurately so you can keep an eye on the water, as it could throw spikes again if your bio-load is playing catch-up.
As far as behavior, remember the rays have not been in there new home very long and it can take several months sometimes to have a fish settle in and get comfortable. So you may see allot of new things in the future. Best thing to do is ask people on here (like you did), use common sense, and just make sure your water is were it should be. Definitely keep the bubbles going 24/7, for oxygen and entertainment for the rays.
Remember to be honest with people here (not to say you were not, just a reminder) so they can give the best advise possible. I think some people tell people they do certain things, like test regularly and do water changes weekly and actually do not. It is hard to help if the person helping is not getting the facts. You may get some rude comments from some members on your husbandry skills but you have a better chance of fixing the problem and saving your fish if the raw truth is provided. Once again I am not saying YOU were not being honest, this is just a reminder to anyone reading this that might need help in the future.
I just want to add my 2 cents on your filter setup. I know many here use canister filters and like them. I personally have never liked them as far as maintenance or efficiency. I am a big fan of the home built bio-tower type wet/dry filters with a sump, for fresh or salt water. The way I build mine, they are very easy to maintenance (and cheap) and do a superb job of biological filtration and they oxygenate the water very well at the same time, which is a big reason why they are so efficient. Not trying to push it on you, but if you are a DIY kind of person, I would look into it. I can show you one of my setups to give you an idea if you want. If oxygen levels are low to the bacteria, they can not do there job very well.
johno27;4686420; said:
yea i picked up some live worms from Wal-Mart actually when I initally got my Motoros to get them to eat. They go after them but as soon as they put up a fight they spit em out haha.
My retic is a monster she rocks back and forth and shreads them apart and takes em down no problem, my motoros are starting to.
Gave them a small amount of bloodworms before, ill give them each like one worms tonight cut up and call it a night.
They are very active again and i am very happy to say the least!
EDIT: the worms I have from Wal-Mart are bait worms titled, "Trout-worms" are these okay?
