Polka Dot Ray - Potamotrygon leopoldi

Species name: Potamotrygon leopoldi

Common Names: Black Stingray, Leo, Polka dot ray, White-blotched river stingray

Family: Potamotrygonidae (River stingrays)

Order: Rajiformes (skates and rays)

Class: Elasmobranchii (sharks and rays)

Max. size: 40 cm WD / 15 inches WD

Environment: Freshwater

Origin: South America. Xingu River basin

Temperament: . Timid. Do not keep with territorial fishes.

Company: . Other rays and non aggressive fishes.

Water parameters: pH 6.0 -6.8 , temperature 20-25°C / 68 - 77° F

Aquarium setup: Polka dot rays should not be kept in aquariums of less than 100 gallon. The aquarium should be decorated to assure that the rays can be in constant moving without having to stop as they need to move to breathe. The water has to be kept very clean and regular water changes and good filtration is a must if you want to keep these fish healthy. They are sensetive to many chemicals including many common fish medicines. You should there for always check if a chemical is ray safe before usin git in your ray tank.

Feeding: Will accept most froozen and live food. many polka dot rays shell fish. Make sure to given them a varied diet and avoid feeding goldfish feeders more than once in a while as these are low in nutrients.

Breeding: Polka dot rays can be bred in aquariums but it is hard. Refer to more detailed information available on the internet if you want to breed rays.

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