blue spotted ray???
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leopard_babe
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I had a blue spotted ray. He had quite the appetite. I had him in a tank with bigger fish. I suspect the chromis could be in danger. However I did not have any fish in the tank that could fit in my rays mouth. So I can't really help you there
As for the tangs, I know tangs like alot of rock to swim around. When I had my ray, I took almost all the rock out of my tank so that he could swim freely along the bottom of the tank. The rocks can have sharp edges that can damage their skin.
What kind of set up do you have, and how much rock??
As for the tangs, I know tangs like alot of rock to swim around. When I had my ray, I took almost all the rock out of my tank so that he could swim freely along the bottom of the tank. The rocks can have sharp edges that can damage their skin.
What kind of set up do you have, and how much rock??
babyb
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my advice would be to STAY AWAY, if you can get it to eat in captivity its a little better but most do not and they are very finicky, i went through 2 of them both were doing great in the store ( well so i was told) and i watched them eat but thent hey just would not axcept food for weeks at a time and then they just died
i would stay far far far far away there are other rays that are much easier to tend to
i would stay far far far far away there are other rays that are much easier to tend to
gasguzzler
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The tangs are almost guaranteed to pick on the ray. Your tank is on the small side too.
gasguzzler
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Forgot about the angel- prime stingray harasser.
meowzer
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Try a Cortez Ray, they are smaller, I handfeed mine shrimp and silversides...I have tangs, clowns, small yellow clown gobies, and this ray doesn't mess with any of the fish. I have it in a 225g tank, and I have lots of rock, but 2 beaches for the ray. Here is a little about it:
The Cortez Round Ray is a member of the Myliobatiformes or Stingray order, Urolophidae or Round Ray family and Urobatis genus. The Cortez Round Ray is normally brown to brownish-gray in color and has a series of widely spaced, dark brown blotches and spots covering its body.
The Cortez Round Ray is a member of the Myliobatiformes or Stingray order, Urolophidae or Round Ray family and Urobatis genus. The Cortez Round Ray is normally brown to brownish-gray in color and has a series of widely spaced, dark brown blotches and spots covering its body.
-tara33-
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ok well the story is is the stingray has been living in a friends tank thats 150g for about a year, its eating well and healthy, but i feel sorry for it cos its grown a bit and the tank is small, and the water quality isnt the best, but my tank has perfect water quality and is much bigger but there is fish in it
he has a very dosile and large naso tang-wich i also dont agree with, so i told him hes gotta get rid of it, so he is, here is a pic of my tank its been running for abot 2 yrs with the most basic of lighting because i dont want corals, what do u think for the ray?
he has a very dosile and large naso tang-wich i also dont agree with, so i told him hes gotta get rid of it, so he is, here is a pic of my tank its been running for abot 2 yrs with the most basic of lighting because i dont want corals, what do u think for the ray?
gasguzzler
Active Member
The dimensions arent right based on my experience. Even a smaller Cortez would be cramped in a 5' tank. A blue spotted would get too big for a tank 2.5' wide also.
aquaknight
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Tara, like a lot of things in life, the choice with the Blue Spotted Ray, is based on how you feel. If you honestly feel your 260 is a better place for the ray, then your friend's 150 (which obviously it is), then get him.
Is the setup ideal? No, obviously. The tank should be a bit bigger, without the tang or angel. However, stranger things have worked. The Annularis is far from the worst angel choice. As a juvi he still should be friendly. And yellow tangs seem to vary per fish. Either way, you'll be able to tell from the aggressiveness of the angel and tang. They won't kill or injury the ray in a day or two. If the Angel is constanting hounding the ray, or the tang is taking swipes at the ray, obviously it's time to do something.
The thing with the LFS, is that if someone buys something (a fish, a coral) to "save" from the LFS, the LFS will only use that money to turn around and buy another one. With your friend, I doubt they will be getting another Blue Spotted Ray. I would hope they learned from the experience and to research fish before they purchase them. Not to mention the ray will most likely find a much more uneasy home, being sold at the LFS to some yahoo, then even your friends tank. Like a 55gal gallon with some triggers
. My honest opinion would be to either keep the ray in your 260, or try to find a better home for him yourself. If that doesn't work, honestly I would rather put him down, then give a LFS a fish like that...
Is the setup ideal? No, obviously. The tank should be a bit bigger, without the tang or angel. However, stranger things have worked. The Annularis is far from the worst angel choice. As a juvi he still should be friendly. And yellow tangs seem to vary per fish. Either way, you'll be able to tell from the aggressiveness of the angel and tang. They won't kill or injury the ray in a day or two. If the Angel is constanting hounding the ray, or the tang is taking swipes at the ray, obviously it's time to do something.
The thing with the LFS, is that if someone buys something (a fish, a coral) to "save" from the LFS, the LFS will only use that money to turn around and buy another one. With your friend, I doubt they will be getting another Blue Spotted Ray. I would hope they learned from the experience and to research fish before they purchase them. Not to mention the ray will most likely find a much more uneasy home, being sold at the LFS to some yahoo, then even your friends tank. Like a 55gal gallon with some triggers
-tara33-
Member
Originally Posted by AquaKnight
http:///forum/post/2768342
Tara, like a lot of things in life, the choice with the Blue Spotted Ray, is based on how you feel. If you honestly feel your 260 is a better place for the ray, then your friend's 150 (which obviously it is), then get him.
Is the setup ideal? No, obviously. The tank should be a bit bigger, without the tang or angel. However, stranger things have worked. The Annularis is far from the worst angel choice. As a juvi he still should be friendly. And yellow tangs seem to vary per fish. Either way, you'll be able to tell from the aggressiveness of the angel and tang. They won't kill or injury the ray in a day or two. If the Angel is constanting hounding the ray, or the tang is taking swipes at the ray, obviously it's time to do something.
The thing with the LFS, is that if someone buys something (a fish, a coral) to "save" from the LFS, the LFS will only use that money to turn around and buy another one. With your friend, I doubt they will be getting another Blue Spotted Ray. I would hope they learned from the experience and to research fish before they purchase them. Not to mention the ray will most likely find a much more uneasy home, being sold at the LFS to some yahoo, then even your friends tank. Like a 55gal gallon with some triggers
. My honest opinion would be to either keep the ray in your 260, or try to find a better home for him yourself. If that doesn't work, honestly I would rather put him down, then give a LFS a fish like that...
thanks aquaknight thats really good advise, i know what you mean about the lfs if something sells then they get it again just to make a quik buck,
but i feel sorry for it in the tank so ill put it in and see how it goes and if it dosnt work then ill have to give it away, my fish also never fight the annularis and yellow tang are the most easy going fish, and the hippo is its own fish and dosnt care about anything apart from picking of the rocks and swimming through the current like a roller coaster
he loves that lolz but thanks ill give it ago.
http:///forum/post/2768342
Tara, like a lot of things in life, the choice with the Blue Spotted Ray, is based on how you feel. If you honestly feel your 260 is a better place for the ray, then your friend's 150 (which obviously it is), then get him.
Is the setup ideal? No, obviously. The tank should be a bit bigger, without the tang or angel. However, stranger things have worked. The Annularis is far from the worst angel choice. As a juvi he still should be friendly. And yellow tangs seem to vary per fish. Either way, you'll be able to tell from the aggressiveness of the angel and tang. They won't kill or injury the ray in a day or two. If the Angel is constanting hounding the ray, or the tang is taking swipes at the ray, obviously it's time to do something.
The thing with the LFS, is that if someone buys something (a fish, a coral) to "save" from the LFS, the LFS will only use that money to turn around and buy another one. With your friend, I doubt they will be getting another Blue Spotted Ray. I would hope they learned from the experience and to research fish before they purchase them. Not to mention the ray will most likely find a much more uneasy home, being sold at the LFS to some yahoo, then even your friends tank. Like a 55gal gallon with some triggers
thanks aquaknight thats really good advise, i know what you mean about the lfs if something sells then they get it again just to make a quik buck,
aquaknight
Active Member
Be sure to post up some pics, when you get him. Long term survival of Blue Spotted Rays is pretty rare.
crimzy
Active Member
I agree with Aquaknight on this one. Your tank, while not optimal for the full grown ray, is not grossly undersized. Some of your current fish are pretty questionable, but you don't have anything that sends clear red flags. Give it a shot... if it doesn't work out or if the ray starts to grow too large then you can look for another home. JMO.
crimzy
Active Member
Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2768743
If your rocks aren't glued down, then I'd stack em in the middle of your tank, higher, so he has a bit more roaming room. And go for it. Because going back to a lfs means any yahoo could pick it up. Might as well, go into your 200+ gallon tank.
Yes... I forgot to mention that but you should definitely re-aquascape to create more area on the bottom for the ray to roam.
http:///forum/post/2768743
If your rocks aren't glued down, then I'd stack em in the middle of your tank, higher, so he has a bit more roaming room. And go for it. Because going back to a lfs means any yahoo could pick it up. Might as well, go into your 200+ gallon tank.
Yes... I forgot to mention that but you should definitely re-aquascape to create more area on the bottom for the ray to roam.
clayton805
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If You Try It And It Doesn't Work Out For You, Taking It To Your Lfs Isn't The Only Option. I'm Pretty Confident That You Would Be Able To Find A Responsible New Owner For It On This Very Website.
-tara33-
Member
Originally Posted by Clayton805
http:///forum/post/2769051
If You Try It And It Doesn't Work Out For You, Taking It To Your Lfs Isn't The Only Option. I'm Pretty Confident That You Would Be Able To Find A Responsible New Owner For It On This Very Website.
not so easy, i live in australia, were as all you guys live in america.
http:///forum/post/2769051
If You Try It And It Doesn't Work Out For You, Taking It To Your Lfs Isn't The Only Option. I'm Pretty Confident That You Would Be Able To Find A Responsible New Owner For It On This Very Website.
not so easy, i live in australia, were as all you guys live in america.
-tara33-
Member
Originally Posted by crimzy
http:///forum/post/2768767
Yes... I forgot to mention that but you should definitely re-aquascape to create more area on the bottom for the ray to roam.
and this is all good an all but i dont want to put my fish under stress with only having one bit of rockwork, cos they are all living in seperate parts of the rock work.
http:///forum/post/2768767
Yes... I forgot to mention that but you should definitely re-aquascape to create more area on the bottom for the ray to roam.
and this is all good an all but i dont want to put my fish under stress with only having one bit of rockwork, cos they are all living in seperate parts of the rock work.
stdreb27
Active Member
Originally Posted by -Tara33-
http:///forum/post/2769366
and this is all good an all but i dont want to put my fish under stress with only having one bit of rockwork, cos they are all living in seperate parts of the rock work.
I don't think you have anything to worry about, in that sense. The fish will find a new place to sleep, and the ray, will need the sand room. That is a 2 tangs, a juvi angel, and and a few damsels is a lightly loaded tank.
http:///forum/post/2769366
and this is all good an all but i dont want to put my fish under stress with only having one bit of rockwork, cos they are all living in seperate parts of the rock work.
I don't think you have anything to worry about, in that sense. The fish will find a new place to sleep, and the ray, will need the sand room. That is a 2 tangs, a juvi angel, and and a few damsels is a lightly loaded tank.