Freshwater Stingray

[freshwaterfishlover]

I was wondering do any of you have Freshwater Stingrays?

What size tank do you use?

How much did you pay for one?

I always wanted a Freshwater Stingray,but my store is selling them at $150.00 each.l

[AquaQueen]

Here is some info I found on Freshwater Stingrays, Good Luck tho, it seems they are all " Expert Only" care levels except for the pelco I added in...Though he was cool looking. All the info was found on Drsfostersmith.com you can search the fish section for anything ya want prices and everything you need to know is there.

Round Stingray also known as the California Stingray
(Urobatis halleri)

Quick Stats
Minimum Tank Size: 180 gallons
Care Level: Expert Only
Tank Conditions: 54-72°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 10"
Color Form: Brown, Yellow
Temperament: Aggressive
Reef Compatible: No
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Eastern Pacific
Family: Urolophidae

Thornback Stingray also known as the Thornback Ray or Thornback Guitarfish
(Platyrhinoidis triseriata)
Quick Stats
Minimum Tank Size: 300 gallons
Care Level: Expert Only
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 2'
Color Form: Gray, Brown, Olive
Temperament: Aggressive
Reef Compatible: No
Caution: Venomous
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Mexico, Eastern Pacific
Family: Rhinobatidae

Spotted Caribbean Stingray
(Urolophus sp.)
Quick Stats
Minimum Tank Size: 180 gallons
Care Level: Expert Only
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 2'
Color Form: Black, Brown
Temperament: Aggressive
Reef Compatible: No
Caution: Venomous
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Caribbean
Family: Rajidae

Blue Dot Stingray, also called the Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray and Bluespotted Stingray
(Taeniura lymma)
Quick Stats
Minimum Tank Size: 150 gallons
Care Level: Expert Only
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 1'
Color Form: Blue Spotted, Tan
Temperament: Aggressive
Reef Compatible: No
Caution: Venomous
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Australia, Indo-Pacific
Family: Dasyatidae

Rubber Pleco (L-56) , also known as the Gold-fin Suckermouth
(Parancistrus aurantiacus)

Quick Stats
Minimum Tank Size: 50 gallons
Care Level: Easy
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; pH 6.5-7.5; KH 8-12
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 7"
Color Form: Black, Gold
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: South America
Family: Loricariidae

[freshwaterfishlover]

I don't think I will get Freshwater Stingrays, but I am really wanting them.

That would mean tank #6 biggest tank of mine is 29 Gallon. I would have to buy a 55Gallon setup $300.00+ $150.00 for the stingray. Also I just spent $100.00 2 weeks ago for a 20Gallon and $25.00 for a Crayfish.

It seems everytime a tank setup comes in my head I want it(10 gallon Cory tank, 5 gallon Land Hermit Crab tank), but I wanted a Stingray for the longest time.

[Abbeys_Mom]

Our LFS had "teacup" stingrays for a while. THey were charging $199 for them. I asked the guy about them and he told me that they were just regular fresh water stringrays and there was nothing "teacup" about them. They were about 4" across and were going to get 2' across.

[Fishguy2727]

'Teacup' just means small for now. The smallest species need a 75 minimum. Potamotrygon reticulatus is the usual 'teacup' and slightly smaller species may also be found as 'teacup'. You are still looking at 75 minimum. I almost did them in the 150, but decided to go Lake Malawi peacock instead. From what I read they are actually much hardier than most believe. You HAVE to keep up with your water changes and you HAVE to have great filtration, but once settled in they can acclimate to higher pH/hardness, are very hardy, and very active. One of the LFS near me had a couple 'teacups' for $30. I would pay $60 or so, especially if I know it is eating prepared (frozen, pellets) especially out of a bowl on the bottom of the tank. Males stay smaller and all of them are sexable from birth, so better to get male. For $150-200 that better be motoro stingrays, or better.

[freshwaterfishlover]

I don't know the name of the ones in the store. They were not Yellow or Black. In the store they were about 3-4''. They told me their plates get to a foot long.

[Drumachine09]

They sound pretty dang hard to care for.

[cocoa_pleco]

my uncle used to have one. Theyre pretty cool but hard to care for. Theyre like 200$

[jeffs99dime]

i saw one in a tank at a lfs a while ago. they are very cool. they do require a very large tank though.

[cocoa_pleco]

paulies aqua queen, I thought all that info on rays was your signature! I thought WOW. thats a huge sig! lol

[Fishguy2727]

I think the info listed earlier was for saltwater rays, the beginner freshwater rays are in the Genus Potamotrygon.

[cocoa_pleco]

I think the info listed earlier was for saltwater rays, the beginner freshwater rays are in the Genus Potamotrygon.


Thats what I thought:4:

[freshwaterfishlover]

If I buy a Stingray could I put other fish in the tank? Just a thought, I have no plans. if I get rid of all my tanks and get a 100 gallon.

[AquaQueen]

paulies aqua queen, I thought all that info on rays was your signature! I thought WOW. thats a huge sig! lol


LOL...It is...in my DREAMS...HAHAHA
I wish I had a couple of 200gal tanks just sitting around my house.

[AquaQueen]

I think the info listed earlier was for saltwater rays, the beginner freshwater rays are in the Genus Potamotrygon.

I dunno...I searched DrsFosterSmith.com and used the key words "Freshwater Sting Rays" to search the whole site and that was what it gave me.

[cocoa_pleco]

tankmates are limited. Fish that stay on top may be okay. These guys cover the fish and poisin them then eat em, so you can maybe put fast fish like a rainbow shark or a large id shark

[Fishguy2727]

Stingray compatibility is even less of a sure thing than usualy compatibility. I have seen them with arowanas (although arowanas are not really acceptable for most hobbyists), some cichlids, fire eels, discus, and even things like tetras. Some of these would bring up a red flag for many people, but compatibility is never a sure yes or a sure no.