Atlantic FW stingray from Nick ^^

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I just got one from nick , arrived in great condition and still in great condition as of now on the second day... its eatin market shrimp already.:D

ive done quite a lot of research (includin on tis website, although it took me a while, since typing in "atlantic stingray" doesnt rilly give u only bout atlantic ray stuff ) b4 buyin, i know they produce lotsa urine, and ive realized ive read "Lotsa filtration" is required, all the time, and now i realized that i dont rilly know wat that means.....:(

so i was wondering if my 300 gph ocean clear cartridge filter and a 1000gph wet/dry( filled wit pot scrubbies n carbon n crushed coral and nitrate remover) and a 36 watt UV enough for a 180 to keep my 5-6" lil atlantic ray :) or would adding something like a denitrator help since the ray's urine is pretty much nitrate/ ammonia n stuff o.O

and then, i heard peeps do weekly or even daily water change? is that rite? and how many %? o.O

any more info would be helpful :)

thankies
 
Sounds like your on the right track..

Get a test kit. Test daily for Ammonia. If Ammonia occurs, then you need more adequate filtration with a higher GPH rate.

Watch your Nitrate accumulation. Base the amount and frequency of water changes on how fast your nitrates accumulate.

50% up to 3x-4x a week might be in order, especially as the ray grows.. adding a heavy dose of aquarium salt will help slow the urea process..
 
i agree with miles
the key to keeping rays long term and keeping them healthy is water changes
 
When adding a new ray you should watch your ammonia very closely. They excrete a lot of ammonia and can overload your system is not watched close. If the ray is small you should be fine. Just keep a close eye on it for the next week.
 
congrats!

pics!?
 
a weekly 50% change pending on your params should be good... you could get some seachem matrix and leave it submerged in your sump for some extra bio as well...
 
Nic;2017413; said:
a weekly 50% change pending on your params should be good... you could get some seachem matrix and leave it submerged in your sump for some extra bio as well...
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naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa matrix is garbouge.

get yourself some biowheels put them in your sump they don't clog as easy but if they do clog just get sum liquid plumer snaking action



but yeah 2x do water changes they are great
 
thanks for the advice^^

and.... sry i lied.... i couldnt get pics today x.x mebe tomorrow i will... hopefully
 
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