California Stingray
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Foot print is more important than gallonage. So I would go with atleast 30" height, 74" length, and height atleast 24" So your looking at around the 300 gallon mark. You will also need a chiller seeing as its a cold water specimen.
Hmmm ... California Stingray (Urobatis halleri) ... 22 inches total length - needs at least a 300 gallon (8' long x 2.5' wide x 2' tall) - although a 360 gallon (8' long x 3' wide x 2' tall) would be better - IMO
Quick Stats
Minimum Tank Size: 180 gallons
Care Level: Expert Only
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 10"
is this information from live aquaria incorrect then
Minimum Tank Size: 180 gallons
Care Level: Expert Only
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 10"
is this information from live aquaria incorrect then
No, never trust what on-line sellers say or for a matter of fact what "Aquarium Sharks & Rays" says. You will always find the correct information right here, so ask here first and you will be good to go.
Hmmm -- Yes, it's incorrect.
In fact these stats are more accurately suited for the smaller Cortez stingray than they are for the California Stingray. The 10 inches is maximum disc width for a Cortez, not it's total length.
The 180 gallon is based on Scott Micheal "Aquarium Sharks & Rays" minimum recommendations for both the Cortez & the Cali stingrays. And as have been stated many times - his recommendations are overly conservative - which actually is a bad thing with sharks or rays.
If you're not sold on the California ray then you could do a Cortez Ray which wouldn't require the chiller.
what size tank is needed for a cortez? the smaller the tank the better. I have a 55 and 75 at them moment, but im sure neither will work. So whatever size is what im gana get