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Old 04-09-2008, 05:54 PM   #11
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You try drop prawn/sotong/fish meat, in can reach the bottom or not?

I will be amazed if can. I just got rid of my Koi specially to prepare my pond for rays.
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Old 04-09-2008, 07:17 PM   #12
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You try drop prawn/sotong/fish meat, in can reach the bottom or not?

I will be amazed if can. I just got rid of my Koi specially to prepare my pond for rays.
I think can reach the bottom one ah Must distract my Kois first loh.
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Old 05-09-2008, 02:08 AM   #13
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feed your koi until they are full than feed your rays la..
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Old 05-09-2008, 11:56 AM   #14
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bro, water parameters and filter set up for koi is VERY VERY different for rays...u can't keep both together and expect them to do well. Make a choice and then set up the pond for it...rays do not need cold alkaline water that koi does.

I would go for ray anytime
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Old 05-09-2008, 12:19 PM   #15
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hmmm i think depends on the size of the ray and the kois... cannot be too big a difference..
and ur kois kept indoors? cos a lot of koi ponds are outdoor, which is not recommended for rays... cos of algae growth..

biggest concern def whether filtration strong enough/water quality good enough.
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Old 05-09-2008, 12:53 PM   #16
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biggest concern def whether filtration strong enough/water quality good enough.
Yup. You need a super big space and a super filter. I tried before, Even top feeders like Aros lose out to my Kois. Unless you want to over feed... but bewarned, whether it be BF, SW or MP, 10 big koi can take 2 kg before they let any food reach the bottom.

I can't imagine the daily cost, but If you want to throw 3-4kg of food into your pond daily, make sure your filter can handle it.
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Old 05-09-2008, 12:55 PM   #17
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I think can reach the bottom one ah Must distract my Kois first loh.
It won't work for long. Trust me I tried this system for a few years.
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:15 PM   #18
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You try drop prawn/sotong/fish meat, in can reach the bottom or not?

I will be amazed if can. I just got rid of my Koi specially to prepare my pond for rays.
bro lincoln, u mean the big koi pond is cleared for ur rays..??

awesome!!!
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Old 15-09-2009, 10:31 AM   #19
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It won't work for long. Trust me I tried this system for a few years.
So Lincoln you were forced to make the choice because of the food thing or water?
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Old 15-09-2009, 10:49 AM   #20
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So Lincoln you were forced to make the choice because of the food thing or water?
I doubt he was forced. More like his addiction and passion for rays overwhelmed his interest in kois.
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