Motoro X Leopoldi
#1
Posted 30 May 2012 - 01:35 PM
He's getting shipped tomorrow morning. So no overnight business.
Broke the bank this week on fish.... Haha
#2
Posted 30 May 2012 - 01:53 PM
I'll say it again... I wish I had a bigger tank lol
#3
Posted 30 May 2012 - 01:55 PM
I can see myself buying a female very shortly after this one arrives!!
I am in the planning stages of an 8x4x2.5 at the moment also
Most expensive hobby I have had. But definitively the most rewarding
#4
Posted 30 May 2012 - 02:00 PM
#5
Posted 30 May 2012 - 02:10 PM
In Asia there is a lot of trouble finding pure species, due to people crossing rays too often. Get to the point where you don't even know what your looking at, makes it even worse as colours/pattern within ray species are very diverse to begin with.
What tank are you keeping it in?
#6
Posted 30 May 2012 - 02:26 PM
I'm in two minds at the moment. I will be constructing some sort of rig tonight to sit in either tank so I can feed him up so he can compete for food when in with the other fish. Water paraments are the same in both tanks except the tank in my room is set a little higher temp because of the small fish I'm growing out. So I might put him in there "plus I get to watch him with out going out to the shed"
As far as the hybrid factor is concerned. I didn't go out of my way to get one. I would have been happy with a pure Motoro. But this pup was offered to me and I've had a couple of good lads helping me and sharing their knowledge. So a big thank you to them.
I am new to Rays but I think theses get to about 30" across the disc. "correct me if I'm wrong there"
#7
Posted 30 May 2012 - 02:29 PM
Once settled in they have no problem competing for food. What size tank you got him going into to start with? tankmates?
Best of luck for tomorrow man, I always get pretty edgy when getting fish sent over, can sometimes work myself up into a bit of a frenzy. The moment you open the box and see your new pets alive and well makes it all worth it though.
#8
Posted 30 May 2012 - 02:37 PM
Well I have the 6x2 in my room. Which have a pair of Red Snooks in it. It is also divided and have P Bass and some Trimac growing out on one side.
I was advised to use some sort of basket at the top for a while until he settles in/bulks up "as I hear they can be quite timid when small" So I think I will have him in my room. Watch his progress and when he is big enough should be fine with the Snooks. They are quiet placid with other fish "much more so than the Green pair I have" But after the male swallowing a 13cm fish the other day I think I'll keep him separated for the time being.
#9
Posted 30 May 2012 - 02:40 PM
They all arrived alive, but two died (of 17) within 72 hours after arriving.
Hope that doesn't make you more anxious lol
Can't wait to see a video of you feeding the little pup <3
#10
Posted 30 May 2012 - 03:08 PM
Edited by Hypanheaven, 30 May 2012 - 03:09 PM.
#11
Posted 30 May 2012 - 03:28 PM
If your talking tank width... I'd be very surprised if it reaches 75cm head to tail before I get this 4ft WIDE tank built. I think 8ft long by 4ft wide should be sufficient from what I have read. Total of 2200L. But I know depth isn't really to much of an issue.
I should have this bigger tank up and running by end of year. The Rays disc span at the moment is 12-14cm. It would have to triple in size in 6 months for any sort of tank issues. From what I have read, this definitely wont happen.
Edited by SamJohns, 30 May 2012 - 03:29 PM.
#12
Posted 30 May 2012 - 03:39 PM
#13
Posted 30 May 2012 - 03:44 PM
#14
Posted 30 May 2012 - 03:47 PM
Oh sorry. Yeah I have two tanks. I like to keep less fish/size to tank size. I would never try and squeeze a fish in that couldn't turn round or swim freely.
He will be going straight in the big tank when he's big enough!
Edited by SamJohns, 30 May 2012 - 03:50 PM.
#15
Posted 30 May 2012 - 04:06 PM
#16
Posted 30 May 2012 - 04:20 PM
Thanks for the input thought. I was unaware of this and have now done some more reading.
#17
Posted 30 May 2012 - 04:32 PM
fingers crossed it doesnt!!!!!
#18
Posted 30 May 2012 - 04:33 PM
Edited by spilo, 30 May 2012 - 04:34 PM.
#19
Posted 30 May 2012 - 04:49 PM
I am unsure how you are telling the difference between "death curl" compared to an action shot of the ray swimming?
Anyway im not to worried. As i am buying this ray directly off the breeder and with help of a very knowledge person over here that has been nothing but helpful in putting this in place at no cost on his behalf.
Let you know how it is tomorrow when I pick it up.
#20
Posted 30 May 2012 - 04:56 PM
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