Stingray and a stocking question??????
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i agree with jaysn that would be like you living in your bedroom and not being able to leave and on top of that you have 2 other people living with you and a few dogs and some cats and a bird... how would you feel about that... i would like to own a ray but will only do so if i have at least a 240 gal
First of all, I'm not having a go, I dont know much about stingrays, so I'm reading this with great interest.
A quote from one of your links:
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Stingrays are aptly named, they carry a vicious sting on their tail and if cornered they will use it and they are faster than you!!! Make sure that you avoid using bare hands in a Stingrays aquarium. Rays are delicate fish which demand the best water quality. They need a lot of uncluttered floor space and soft fine substrate to bury themselves in. Normal aquarium remedies are extremely toxic to Rays so all tank mates must undergo a period of quarantine to prevent the introduction of a fatal disease. If the water is less than perfect Rays will fall victim to a bacterial disease. Don't underestimate their size or rate of growth, they need a large aquarium and nothing else will suffice.
So, your aware of the substrate issue and your aware of the venom. I'm worried your going to end up in a bad way when you put the substrate in. The fish is bound to feel threatened?
Secondly, guys, it really feels like everyone is attacking this guy for having this fish in a 180. The links support his argument, can we please explain the reasoning nehind it not being suitable for everyones benefit?
A quote from one of your links:
Notes
Stingrays are aptly named, they carry a vicious sting on their tail and if cornered they will use it and they are faster than you!!! Make sure that you avoid using bare hands in a Stingrays aquarium. Rays are delicate fish which demand the best water quality. They need a lot of uncluttered floor space and soft fine substrate to bury themselves in. Normal aquarium remedies are extremely toxic to Rays so all tank mates must undergo a period of quarantine to prevent the introduction of a fatal disease. If the water is less than perfect Rays will fall victim to a bacterial disease. Don't underestimate their size or rate of growth, they need a large aquarium and nothing else will suffice.
So, your aware of the substrate issue and your aware of the venom. I'm worried your going to end up in a bad way when you put the substrate in. The fish is bound to feel threatened?
Secondly, guys, it really feels like everyone is attacking this guy for having this fish in a 180. The links support his argument, can we please explain the reasoning nehind it not being suitable for everyones benefit?
I heard that 180 gallon was ok for my ray so i picked one up and now im being told that it is way to small what do you all think? hes about 6 inches now?
thanks
Mike
Welcome to Aquaticpreditors!!!!!
When it comes to rays, don't think in terms of gallons. Always think in terms of footprint of the tank.
P. hystrix grows to about 16". A single specimen will do fine in a 24" deep (front to back) 180. Multiple rays, such as a breeding pair, should have enough space to not overlap each other while roaming the tank. So, a 30" deep tank will be the norm. The length of the tank should be at least twice the ray's adult overall length (including tail)
Thats coming from an expert at aquadicpredators that actually keeps hystrix so you know what guys everyone has there own opinion and you know what im sure you guys have big fish in even a 200 gallon thats to small cause the nature is free roaming in the wild.My LFS has 2 white tipped reef sharks in a 900 gallon tank you cant tell me they feel at home with that can you and there about 31/2 to 4 feet so you know what guys everyone is different I just asked a question i did research before i bought the fish and tank it wasnt an impusle buy i spoke with people and they said the same thing its big enough
thanks
Mike
Welcome to Aquaticpreditors!!!!!
When it comes to rays, don't think in terms of gallons. Always think in terms of footprint of the tank.
P. hystrix grows to about 16". A single specimen will do fine in a 24" deep (front to back) 180. Multiple rays, such as a breeding pair, should have enough space to not overlap each other while roaming the tank. So, a 30" deep tank will be the norm. The length of the tank should be at least twice the ray's adult overall length (including tail)
Thats coming from an expert at aquadicpredators that actually keeps hystrix so you know what guys everyone has there own opinion and you know what im sure you guys have big fish in even a 200 gallon thats to small cause the nature is free roaming in the wild.My LFS has 2 white tipped reef sharks in a 900 gallon tank you cant tell me they feel at home with that can you and there about 31/2 to 4 feet so you know what guys everyone is different I just asked a question i did research before i bought the fish and tank it wasnt an impusle buy i spoke with people and they said the same thing its big enough
Well, I'm guessing your stingary is small right now, and let me tell you, the older they are, the more agressive they get.
you came here for advice, so take some and listen becasue ost of these people have been keeping fish for their whole life.
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