Whats the ideal MININUM tank size for breeding rays ? Also deminsions
Of course the bigger the better
Of course the bigger the better
Tank size for breeding
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I hate speaking in terms of minimum. Don't ever do anything to the minimum in life.
They could probably grow and breed in a 6x3 or 8x3 tank, but they would soon outgrow that. You really need 4' of front to back width for lifelong housing and breeding
They could probably grow and breed in a 6x3 or 8x3 tank, but they would soon outgrow that. You really need 4' of front to back width for lifelong housing and breeding
I agree with diesel. I would think a nice big pond would be great for a ray. If you have the space go for that. I know a lot of successful breeders have that kind of setup.
smallest i've seen BDs breed in was 5x2.5 although i agree they need bigger ideally.
They usually breed between 13-16" but they keep growing. What are you going to do when the female is 25" across and 36" long?
I do agree with you guys that bigger is always better. Im planning to buy some fiberglass tanks in the future for rays in my garage. Ideally yes i want the biggest but just getting ideas on what is practical for the setup
8'×8'×24-30" would be great. You'll want to have easy access to at least 3 sides of the tank, and have a divider on hand to seperate the pregnant female so she doesn't get beat up and stressed constantly. A set up like that would be ideal
the guy i got my marble male from breeds his rays in a 300 gallon and he has been for many years now. i believe is 8ft long 30"deep and 30"tall or around that size