“Teacup” Stingray ID

[FESHMAN]

They’ve got them listed for $60 each, wild caught.

Yeah tank raised is alot more affordable

 

[Lepisosteus]

That’s what i’ve read. I’ve been looking for either a hystrix or scobina forever but can’t find any at all because of the ban in brazil. So you think this “teacup” ray could grow out in my 180 for about 2 years? I’m about 90% sure it’s a male as well. Thanks

Yeah 2 years in 2’ wide is fine.

 

[Galantspeedz]

Buy first talk later... if wrong you can rehome if right you get what you want

 

[etkelly22]

Buy first talk later... if wrong you can rehome if right you get what you want

I wish it was that simple, but I don’t want to shell out a pretty penny and turn around and have to deal with rehoming a large stingray.

 

[Lepisosteus]

I wish it was that simple, but I don’t want to shell out a pretty penny and turn around and have to deal with rehoming a large stingray.

Agree. Above advice is pretty brutal. You are doing it right.

 

[Galantspeedz]

Not really that brutal.. think about it.. 2 years is a long time.... we can plan all we want but no one know what will happen

He may downgrade to 29 gallon tank or upgrade to 300 gallon tank...

If it is something he has been looking for and not commonly available... I think is worth a bet

 

[etkelly22]

Also, the price is $270, which is pretty good for my area, but the manager said he will give me 30% off (bringing the price under $200) if I waive the warranty. The warranty is full refund within 48 hours and 50% refund within a week. What do you think?

 

[spotfin]

Hard to tell species. Is this a wild caught ray? It is rather thin. Has it eaten anything while in the store?
Not having kept rays before, you should really think about this. Your biggest issue is going to be space. Sure, it will live fine in your 180 now but consider down the road.

 

[etkelly22]

Hard to tell species. Is this a wild caught ray? It is rather thin. Has it eaten anything while in the store?
Not having kept rays before, you should really think about this. Your biggest issue is going to be space. Sure, it will live fine in your 180 now but consider down the road.

LFS did say it was eating, but I will make sure they show me before I buy. I will upgrade the tank size when necessary.

 

[etkelly22]

Hard to tell species. Is this a wild caught ray? It is rather thin. Has it eaten anything while in the store?
Not having kept rays before, you should really think about this. Your biggest issue is going to be space. Sure, it will live fine in your 180 now but consider down the road.

I’m just worried with it being labeled as a teacup and not knowing the species.