You should look at the link that rwaterman posted. it has all the info you need right there. A 125 might be suitable for the smallest species but the bigger the better.
Stingray recommended for 125 gallon or what would you recommend?
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as many have already said a 125 is ok for 'Grow out'.
but is not a long term solution.
might as well get the bigger tank it will need.
the same can be said growing out other species. for instance a 20-40 gallon tank can be used as a grow out for Discus but to you ill have to meet the needs of the fish in a few months.
Ultimately you can do what you think is right.
but I would suggest not ask for justification of your plan. not many here would suggest it.
but is not a long term solution.
might as well get the bigger tank it will need.
the same can be said growing out other species. for instance a 20-40 gallon tank can be used as a grow out for Discus but to you ill have to meet the needs of the fish in a few months.
Ultimately you can do what you think is right.
but I would suggest not ask for justification of your plan. not many here would suggest it.
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Ok fellas I've done some pretty extensive re-search after everyone's replies/post. To start a tank you only need 6x18" for a small teacup ray. Unfortunatly alot of pet stores don't actually know what ray they are giving you so it could be one that gets 30" big so be sure you whomever you buy off of is trustworthy (not most petstores). Anyways for a small actual tea cup ray you only need 18" b/c they can grow from 7"-12" (12" at most). The average ray takes 2-3 years to get it full size so yes within 2 years you need to get a tank that is at LEAST 2' deep. So a 120 gallon wide would be perfect which is 4' 1/2" x 2'. You don't need a kiddy pool for these small fellas....lol thanks again
Ok fellas I've done some pretty extensive re-search after everyone's replies/post. To start a tank you only need 6x18" for a small teacup ray. Unfortunatly alot of pet stores don't actually know what ray they are giving you so it could be one that gets 30" big so be sure you whomever you buy off of is trustworthy (not most petstores). Anyways for a small actual tea cup ray you only need 18" b/c they can grow from 7"-12" (12" at most). The average ray takes 2-3 years to get it full size so yes within 2 years you need to get a tank that is at LEAST 2' deep. So a 120 gallon wide would be perfect which is 4' 1/2" x 2'. You don't need a kiddy pool for these small fellas....lol thanks again
Wow...ummmm...not sure really what to say here...but...that's some pretty bogus info. If you haven't already done so...I would highly recommend you go over to ]V[onsterfishkeepers.com. Ask the folks over there. Many ray owners.
And yes...you don't need a kiddy pool to keep them, just that alot of ray owners use them as they have an excellent foot print.
Scratch the 120 completely, entirely...it's a joke...a.k.a don't go there and don't do that to the ray. Bare minimum foot print for a ray tank should be 6x2x2. This is for the reticulated ray (so called teacup). Even better would be 6x3x2. As mentioned, most ray owners will either use a kiddie pool or build a shallow pond structure.
And yes...you don't need a kiddy pool to keep them, just that alot of ray owners use them as they have an excellent foot print.
Scratch the 120 completely, entirely...it's a joke...a.k.a don't go there and don't do that to the ray. Bare minimum foot print for a ray tank should be 6x2x2. This is for the reticulated ray (so called teacup). Even better would be 6x3x2. As mentioned, most ray owners will either use a kiddie pool or build a shallow pond structure.
stingray's are like people first off. no one "knows" how big you will get, that's genetics right? Some small reticulated rays can be from 7" all the way to 14" but usually not bigger...there are 3 types (retics, hystrix and scopina). You must have enough room for them to turn around obviously but keep in mind if it is only 8" big you don't think it'll be fine with 18" width a 6' 1/2" long? This is temporary housing, not long term. A ray can't and won't grow it's full size for at least 2-3 years (thats a fact, not on forum sites). Many breeders say 125 gallon is a minimum for 2 years then you must upgrade DEPENDING on it's size. So before you bash someones ideas from forums you've read maybe you should do some re-search yourself. Same with rwatermans forum, you told him he must have a 500 gallon tank for a clown knife. Not all clown knifes get 2" long in captivity....and who the heck keeps a kiddy pool in there house? That's more torture than keeping him in a small tank, lol. If anything I'd buy a 200 gallon plus when he exceeds 12"....thanks again though
Ok...first off...I am in no way bashing your idea at all. I (as well as others here) are just offering friendly advice. And no..I never told anyone they need a 500g for a CK. I don't know you or your experience factor, but a ray is not for the novice fish keeper. It sounds as if you are only thinking the ray is going to be 7" to 14" eh...that's disc size my friend.
The one fish I do happen know alot about is the ray. This has and will always be my favorite aquatic species. As a matter of fact, I'm building a 10' tank to house them.
Lot's of people keep kiddie pools for rays. Check the sites mentioned earlier for more info. Trust me...you'll be glad you did.
The one fish I do happen know alot about is the ray. This has and will always be my favorite aquatic species. As a matter of fact, I'm building a 10' tank to house them.
Lot's of people keep kiddie pools for rays. Check the sites mentioned earlier for more info. Trust me...you'll be glad you did.
I was thinking the same thing. Sure they can live in it... You could live in a jail cell to, but would you want to?
