Stingray tank minimum height

Jakob

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This summer I'm setting up a ray tank.
I was thinking about having the tank 8x4 feet. But how tall does it have to be? The tank will have motoro rays.

 

festaedan

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Depends on size. If this is for juvi rays you'll only need about a foot or so but if it's for adults I'd go with 3 feet.

 

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I don't think height is a big issues wit rays. I've seen plenty of rays kept in shallow tanks with a huge footprint without any problems. So I say 18" being a good minimum height on a ray only tank.


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litigator666

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my 2ft diameter motoro ray likes to hang out on the side of the tank and glides on it. I think it needs to be tall enough to prevent it accidentally jumping across especially if tank doesn't have lids. I think at this size it can easily tilt the lid open.

 

T1KARMANN

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Rays like to go up and down the side glass

24" tall 30" would be better


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I would say 24" as well would be ideal. If you're buying new or having custom built, you're not going to gain anything by cutting down lower than 24".

 

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T1KARMANN said:

Rays like to go up and down the side glass

24" tall 30" would be better


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At least 24. I think all rays like to swim the sides

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Jakob

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Thanks for the replies! It will be at least 24".

 

T1KARMANN

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Like I said 24" min

But if you want mid water tank mates go 30" tall as it gives them room to keep out of each other's way


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Min. 24", 30" optimal....any taller is a bonus as others have said...rays like to swim up the sides of the tank therefore better have good lid as you're be surprise how powerful adult rays can be.