Freshwater rays

[Ading522]

I have the opportunity to acquire some..but I don't want to jump into keeping them without a knowledge of how to..what size of aquariums am I going to look at to care for them? Anyone here keep them?

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[dogofwar]

Big ones. Really big ones.

I've never kept them but I know that rays aren't something to do half way...

Matt

 

[Ading522]

Thanks Matt..

I guess I'm Jeeping off them for the meantime until I can build my own tank..

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[festaedan]

I've kept reticulated rays before, they can reach up to 2 feet long. They are commonly sold as teacup stingrays.

 

[festaedan]

I've kept reticulated rays before, they can reach up to 2 feet long. They are commonly sold as teacup stingrays and pups can go anywhere from $50 to $120.

 

[AquaStudent]

I read up on their care a year or so back. Rays are some of my favorite animals so I was hoping to be able to keep one but I just don't have the room.

From my research they do need a large volume (they are relatively fragile). The most important thing about a tank other than size is footprint. A tall tank doesn't do a ray much good.

If you're interested in a tank build involving rays check out this youtube video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtVt0xRW-bI

There's a build series for this tank too.

 

[cichlidaddicted]

I found in my experience substrate was also of utmost importance. I tried to keep them but they proved to be quite challenging. Good luck

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[AquaStudent]

I found in my experience substrate was also of utmost importance. I tried to keep them but they proved to be quite challenging. Good luck

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Yes. I believe most keepers recommend sand or barebottom.

 

[verbal]

Rays are some of the coolest fish. One thing that is a little similar and a lot more practical are freshwater flounders.

To do rays properly you are looking at a minimum 300 gallon rubbermaid stock tank.


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[cichlidaddicted]

Sand is tough there is so many different types of sand. One would never guess how many. Bare bottom worked best for me however very unappealing visually I suggest a nice ceramic tile bottom. An idea I stole from a member here

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[DougGosnell]

When I was setting up my fish room, I was originally going to do rays. Most require 500g+ as the disc size can go well over 30". If you have the room, the easiest thing to do would be an indoor pond.

 

[zackcrack00]

Rick's Fiah and Pet Supply have a small ray of some sort.

 

[verbal]

Rick's Fiah and Pet Supply have a small ray of some sort.

It won't stay that way. The smallest get to at least 18".

 

[DougGosnell]

The ones you typically see in stores are the large ones, motoros esp.