blue78vette
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i have a california stingray and i was wanting some type of eel, but im not sure which, if any, to put with my stingray... any suggestions???? get it get it.....
Stingy Wingy needs a friend!!!! help....
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blue78vette
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Originally Posted by Quakstar
http:///forum/post/2826993
really it all depends on tank size, rock work
The tank is 135 and there is almost no rock on the bottom of the tank, all of the rock is off the bottom. Maybe 6 or 7 pieces and they are all in the corner. There is about 75 lbs of LR but its up off the sand.I was wanting an eel but I do not know if he will mess with the ray.
http:///forum/post/2826993
really it all depends on tank size, rock work
The tank is 135 and there is almost no rock on the bottom of the tank, all of the rock is off the bottom. Maybe 6 or 7 pieces and they are all in the corner. There is about 75 lbs of LR but its up off the sand.I was wanting an eel but I do not know if he will mess with the ray.
crimzy
Active Member
Originally Posted by blue78vette
http:///forum/post/2828098
The tank is 135 and there is almost no rock on the bottom of the tank, all of the rock is off the bottom. Maybe 6 or 7 pieces and they are all in the corner. There is about 75 lbs of LR but its up off the sand.I was wanting an eel but I do not know if he will mess with the ray.
You'll hear in this thread that a 135 gallon tank is not large enough to keep a stingray for the long-term.
That being said, I have found rays and eels to be pretty good tankmates, assuming that neither is large enough to try to eat the other. All eels will occasionally bite at tankmates during feeding, just because their eyesight stinks, but it shouldn't pose any significant risk.
http:///forum/post/2828098
The tank is 135 and there is almost no rock on the bottom of the tank, all of the rock is off the bottom. Maybe 6 or 7 pieces and they are all in the corner. There is about 75 lbs of LR but its up off the sand.I was wanting an eel but I do not know if he will mess with the ray.
You'll hear in this thread that a 135 gallon tank is not large enough to keep a stingray for the long-term.
That being said, I have found rays and eels to be pretty good tankmates, assuming that neither is large enough to try to eat the other. All eels will occasionally bite at tankmates during feeding, just because their eyesight stinks, but it shouldn't pose any significant risk.
blue78vette
Member
Well thank you both, that was good help! If not an eel do you think something else would be good? Thanks guys.
cleve_seahorse
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That ranks up there with best fish names ever...lmao
blue78vette
Member
Cleve, Thank you. his full name is Steve "Crikey" Stingy Wingy
A little fun never hurt anyone!!
A little fun never hurt anyone!!
scrombus2
Member
Originally Posted by blue78vette
http:///forum/post/2832322
Cleve, Thank you. his full name is Steve "Crikey" Stingy Wingy
A little fun never hurt anyone!!
Crikey! A ray named after Steve Irwin?
http:///forum/post/2832322
Cleve, Thank you. his full name is Steve "Crikey" Stingy Wingy
A little fun never hurt anyone!!
Crikey! A ray named after Steve Irwin?
blue78vette
Member
Originally Posted by scrombus2
http:///forum/post/2834783
Crikey! A ray named after Steve Irwin?
Yup! I hope I get the chance to die like this wonderful man did...doing what he loved most!!!
http:///forum/post/2834783
Crikey! A ray named after Steve Irwin?
Yup! I hope I get the chance to die like this wonderful man did...doing what he loved most!!!
blue78vette
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Bumperooooooooooooooooo
unleashed
Active Member
you want to make sure you dont have slow bottom swimmers in the tank with him because rays like to ambush feed they hover above the fish and float down right on top of them to feed..larger and not small enough to fit into their mouths .. although they can take out larger damsels clowns small angels etc..
this is composite of what i have noted on a computability chart
all fish that are possible to be housed with sharks and rays but with caution(this means may not work but has been done succesfully)
foxfaces
large angels
groupers
sweetlips/grunts
eels
parrotfish
sharks
lionfish
hogfish
all other species are not compatible
hope this helps
this is composite of what i have noted on a computability chart
all fish that are possible to be housed with sharks and rays but with caution(this means may not work but has been done succesfully)
foxfaces
large angels
groupers
sweetlips/grunts
eels
parrotfish
sharks
lionfish
hogfish
all other species are not compatible
hope this helps
crimzy
Active Member
Originally Posted by unleashed
http:///forum/post/2839984
you want to make sure you dont have slow bottom swimmers in the tank with him because rays like to ambush feed they hover above the fish and float down right on top of them to feed..larger and not small enough to fit into their mouths .. although they can take out larger damsels clowns small angels etc..
this is composite of what i have noted on a computability chart
all fish that are possible to be housed with sharks and rays but with caution(this means may not work but has been done succesfully)
foxfaces
large angels
groupers
sweetlips/grunts
eels
parrotfish
sharks
lionfish
hogfish
all other species are not compatible
hope this helps
You forgot most tangs, batfish, many butterflies, cowfish, boxfish... can't think of others right now but I'm sure there are some.
I also disagree that large angels and parrots are compatible with rays. I wouldn't recommend them.
http:///forum/post/2839984
you want to make sure you dont have slow bottom swimmers in the tank with him because rays like to ambush feed they hover above the fish and float down right on top of them to feed..larger and not small enough to fit into their mouths .. although they can take out larger damsels clowns small angels etc..
this is composite of what i have noted on a computability chart
all fish that are possible to be housed with sharks and rays but with caution(this means may not work but has been done succesfully)
foxfaces
large angels
groupers
sweetlips/grunts
eels
parrotfish
sharks
lionfish
hogfish
all other species are not compatible
hope this helps
You forgot most tangs, batfish, many butterflies, cowfish, boxfish... can't think of others right now but I'm sure there are some.
I also disagree that large angels and parrots are compatible with rays. I wouldn't recommend them.
unleashed
Active Member
Originally Posted by crimzy
http:///forum/post/2839995
You forgot most tangs, batfish, many butterflies, cowfish, boxfish... can't think of others right now but I'm sure there are some.
I also disagree that large angels and parrots are compatible with rays. I wouldn't recommend them.
this isnt my list its from an unmentionable source... i could not copy the link or the chart
http:///forum/post/2839995
You forgot most tangs, batfish, many butterflies, cowfish, boxfish... can't think of others right now but I'm sure there are some.
I also disagree that large angels and parrots are compatible with rays. I wouldn't recommend them.
this isnt my list its from an unmentionable source... i could not copy the link or the chart
crimzy
Active Member
Originally Posted by unleashed
http:///forum/post/2840019
this isnt my list its from an unmentionable source... i could not copy the link or the chart
Compatibility charts are ok for newbs, but overall I don't put much stock in them. According to the chart you posted, a large naso would be a no-no with a ray but a queen angel would be ok.
http:///forum/post/2840019
this isnt my list its from an unmentionable source... i could not copy the link or the chart
Compatibility charts are ok for newbs, but overall I don't put much stock in them. According to the chart you posted, a large naso would be a no-no with a ray but a queen angel would be ok.
unleashed
Active Member
Originally Posted by crimzy
http:///forum/post/2840022
Compatibility charts are ok for newbs, but overall I don't put much stock in them. According to the chart you posted, a large naso would be a no-no with a ray but a queen angel would be ok.
its the stress level and temperaments that make up some of the compatibility for each species not just size alone... now i have kept tangs, lions, and several other species of fish etc with sharks with no issues but a ray is not a shark they have a completely different behavioral patern.. and the chart does not say these species would be ok they state a caution in doing so.
basically meaning it may or may not work depending on each individual fishes temperament.. keep a close eye on these fish if put them together remove at signs of aggressions our stress.
you must also take into consideration of the differences between the large angel and the larger tangs/surgeons
tangs and surgeons have razor barbs for protection these could also injure the rays.. you must consider the health and safety of all species on both sides
http:///forum/post/2840022
Compatibility charts are ok for newbs, but overall I don't put much stock in them. According to the chart you posted, a large naso would be a no-no with a ray but a queen angel would be ok.
its the stress level and temperaments that make up some of the compatibility for each species not just size alone... now i have kept tangs, lions, and several other species of fish etc with sharks with no issues but a ray is not a shark they have a completely different behavioral patern.. and the chart does not say these species would be ok they state a caution in doing so.
basically meaning it may or may not work depending on each individual fishes temperament.. keep a close eye on these fish if put them together remove at signs of aggressions our stress.
you must also take into consideration of the differences between the large angel and the larger tangs/surgeons
tangs and surgeons have razor barbs for protection these could also injure the rays.. you must consider the health and safety of all species on both sides