New Stingray.. LFS Description was "Mini Stingray" Need some help

Rachel.Cody

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So we went to a new LFS today and purchased a "mini stingray." It freshwater but I'm having trouble on what kind it is. I read somewhere it is hard to identify them when they're little. It's no bigger than a dime if that. The LFS guy said they get to be as big as a nickel full grown.. In my mind I was just thinking this guy is an idiot. But can anyone help me out? At first i thought it was a type of pleco but then noticed it had a small disk which looks almost like two disks which im guessing is because he isn't very big. I've done some research on rays before I bought it. It's in its own tank right now, just a 3 gal until we move (Yes i know this is wayyy to small to keep it in for long). I'm just trying to figure out what kind it is. He acts just like a pleco and has just been hanging out sucked onto the filter. I hope it gets much more active because it is a beautiful fish. And based on its size how old do you guys think it is? Too early for sexing?

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flukekiller

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looks almost like a hillstream loach
 

Rachel.Cody

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THAT SUCKS... I really want to find a ray lol. But I paid $10 for it.. Too cheap for a stingray. I should've known lol. Any info on this guy?
 

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Lmao busted....shame on them if they are actually trying to pass that off as a ray.How much did they charge you for it?
i didnt want to ask in case they took him for $150 or more for a hillstream
 

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Although I was hoping that they didn't soak him on the price I had to ask as it was bothering me lol...not bad I guess.I've never kept hillstreams before but I have thought of setting up a biotope display for them as I like the look of them.
 

Rachel.Cody

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He does look cool, thats why I liked him. Well i guess ill move him to our 10g planted community tank. What would you guys recommend for a first stingray. Of course we're going to get a bigger tank and prepare for it. One LFS gets Motoro's, would these be a good first? I think they're the best option as they're not extremely expensive and I've heard they are hardy too.
 
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