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[Blue Diamond]

Hi everyone I am looking for a bit of advice please , I'm interested in setting up a Stingray tank but unsure what rays would be suitable.

My set up is a 84 X 30 x 27(2 weirs) with a 60 x 18 x 18 sump , it has about a 1 inch silica sand bed (pool filter sand) and is currently set up as a Discus tank and fully mature.I have a HMA unit which continously feeds the tank with fresh water (currently changing 15% a day).
The sump has 30kilos of Alfagrog, 40lts of K1 ,sponges and filter floss , I have 2 Eheim 5000+ compacts return pumps ,so they are currently turning the water volume over approx 8.5 times per hour.

I have put the discus up for sale and fancy moving into Stingrays.

Can I have a mixed tank or would it be better to have a species only tank , what stingrays would be suitable for the tank (and tank mates)please.

Sorry for all the questions , but I know there are a few people on here that keep Stingrays.

Also where is the best place to scource top quality Rays in the UK please.

 

[Blitz]

Freshwater or saltwater stingray??

For saltwater maybe try Californian Stingrays? They grow up to about a foot in diameter (you know, they're round)California Stingray


Internet Price: $76.99 Today's Price: $61.59 (Save 20%)

Temperament: Aggressive

Reef Safe: No

Family: Urolophidae

Native To: Eastern Pacific

Diet: Carnivore

Adult Size: Up to 10"

Temperature: 65-75° F

Water Parameters: dKH 8-12, sg 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4

Care Level: Difficult

Tank Size: 180+ gallons

Scientific Name: Urobatis halleri

Environment: Marine
•Requires cooler water at 65-75°F
•Bottom dweller that needs a softer sandy substrate
•Has a venomous spine used for defense
Also known as the Round Stingray, Volina (Serbia), Pigrokke (Denmark), Pastinaca (Spain and Italy), or Raya (Mexico).

The cool water California Stingray needs a tank temperature between the range of 65 to 75°F. This bottom dweller has a very sensitive abdomen that needs a sandy substrate. The sand is also used as a form of camouflage. A coarse substrate will cause abrasions leading to infection. Not a reef safe species as it will eat mollusks and crustaceans such as snails and crabs. The California Stingray does have a venomous spine that is used only for defense, so care should be taken while cleaning the tank. Ideally, the tank should be at least two feet width from front to back to accommodate the Stingray's size

http/www.freshwaterstingray.nl/Boek/Stingray%20aquarium.html

Maybe this link will help PS welcome to the forum.

*When it says 'price' I copied and pasted the link from Petco's website.

 

[crazyforcordoras]

Welcome to the forum! Im assuming you mean Saltwater as you meantioned you had a Sump.

 

[Blue Diamond]

Welcome to the forum! Im assuming you mean Saltwater as you meantioned you had a Sump.

No I mean freshwater the tank does have a sump but it has been set up for freshwater(it had Discus in it) , and I am based in the UK

 

[Blitz]

Ohhh... Ok. Sum it up for me please (I know, I'm so stupid xD), how many litres is your tank? Mmmmm... what about the South American fresh water stingrays? They are reffered to the "tea cup" stingrays. They should be started off in a brackish set up when the disc is in the 4-6" range. As they mature, you reduce the salinity. They will grow a 12" disc. Most of the other freshwater rays will grow 18-36" in diameter. The key to keeping rays is a HUGE tank with a sandy bottom, and very few decorations to reduce damage the disc and to give more room for the ray. Keep ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate at 0. Just becareful where and who you get the rays from. Know the species well before purchasing. Even if they are labled as "tea cups", that might mean they are just babies at the moment and will grow up to 18".
Here are some other choices to consider (just click on the name and it'll bring up the info):
http/www.raylady.com/Potamotrygon/Species_Guide.html