opinions needed regarding ray's sex maturity..

[^GeNoME^]

my leoleopearl and henpearl are abt 1.5yrs old.. are they mature yet?? Noticed that they did mating dance today... got this be a signal that they are going to mate soon?? does the female look receptive to the mating dance???? opinions needed!!
All inputs are greatly appreciated!

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[conchabullosa]

Definitely the male is interested but whether or not the mating is going to be successful is unknown.
At this point I would watch the rays carefully for aggression. The male may become very aggressive and injure or kill the female . Have also seen the female chasing and biting male as well.
Personally would separate them and allow them (esp female) to be bigger if possible.
Nice leoleopearl!

[^GeNoME^]

Originally Posted by conchabullosa

Definitely the male is interested but whether or not the mating is going to be successful is unknown.
At this point I would watch the rays carefully for aggression. The male may become very aggressive and injure or kill the female . Have also seen the female chasing and biting male as well.
Personally would separate them and allow them (esp female) to be bigger if possible.
Nice leoleopearl!

thanks for your input bro~ this is the first time witness the male biting the female bcos usually.. the female is the more aggressive bugger. After the chasing, i didn't notice any bite mark at all... could it meant that the male is a gentle biter?? the female is around 17inches now.. the male is only 14... and i dun have space to seperate them~

[naser90096]

i think the female is at the minimum age of maturity. they may mate, but may not be successful as the female is still very young ...

my pdr male has mated my 17" female henlei (ard 2yrs+), but i dun think she pregnant - also same case i guess...

[Aro1]

Congrats bro, finally.

[TOM32]

Originally Posted by ^GeNoME^

thanks for your input bro~ this is the first time witness the male biting the female bcos usually.. the female is the more aggressive bugger. After the chasing, i didn't notice any bite mark at all... could it meant that the male is a gentle biter?? the female is around 17inches now.. the male is only 14... and i dun have space to seperate them~

Haha, get ready for the pups in 128 days time. 14 for male and 17 for female is definitely a ready couple to mate. Take care of the water and the going to be pregnant female should be fine. Good luck.

Regards

[^GeNoME^]

Originally Posted by naser90096

i think the female is at the minimum age of maturity. they may mate, but may not be successful as the female is still very young ...

my pdr male has mated my 17" female henlei (ard 2yrs+), but i dun think she pregnant - also same case i guess...

ya.. i tot the female is abit young too but juz glad to see the male trying to be funny bcos he kena push ard by the female all the time..

Originally Posted by Aro1

Congrats bro, finally.

no lar bro.. no penetration.. but juz love the way they swim around the time.. hopefully they will do work soon.

Originally Posted by TOM32

Haha, get ready for the pups in 128 days time. 14 for male and 17 for female is definitely a ready couple to mate. Take care of the water and the going to be pregnant female should be fine. Good luck.

Regards

bro.. think need to wait longer.. no penetration! haha

[naser90096]

juz lookout for water to tyurn cloudy...

in my pearls tank, the male mated continuously for abt 1 week (2 females)... really screwed up my water very badly ...

[^GeNoME^]

Originally Posted by naser90096

juz lookout for water to tyurn cloudy...

in my pearls tank, the male mated continuously for abt 1 week (2 females)... really screwed up my water very badly ...

actually my tank did turn cloudy the day my sis took the video.. but i tot it is bcos i din clean my tank.. see hw lar.. dun have any hope.. rays healthy can liao

[Nic73]

Swee mating dance lah Dunno when my pair will be like dat.