cichlids and stingray compatibly?

[Catfish Pownage 63]

hi i have a 90g with a green terror a jack Dempsey 2 sun catfish and a striped peacock eel and i was wondering if i could keep a stingray that is legal in AZ and can fit in a 90g is that possible

 

[archers]

Nope all rays need bigger then 90 gallons

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[BBXB]

Agreed

 

[Catfish Pownage 63]

what about an Atlantic stingray cuz i was told they get 8 in. and they were selling the ray acclimated to freshwater and they were selling it for 120$ could that work? and if so is 120$ a good deal

 

[Catfish Pownage 63]

what about this common stingray here on http://aquascape? how big dose he get?

 

[archers]

any ray is really too big i wouldnt trust a ray that has been acclimated to fresh water. it would take along time and would probably die. its not worth it.

 

[bcfd144]

Wouldnt do it.
Rays have a high bio load. A 90 gallon is not big enought to handle that amount of bio.
Now if they are telling you that a saltwater ray is acclimated to freshwater, there is a problem. It wont live. Besides the fact it will put off even more bio being in a freshwater tank. Sounds like to me they are just trying to make a sale. Not worried about the ray at all.
If you really want a ray, please get a bigger tank. Rays are cool to have, but you have to be ready to care for one. Its not a $5.00 trow away fish (no fish is really), its a care takers job. Not something to take shortcuts on just to be cool and have one..

 

[Catfish Pownage 63]

well i just wanted one because i think they are AMAZING creatures and its been my goal to get one so what is the smallest ray for a wanna be beginner ray keeper and i'll see if i can upgrade if not i'll probably see if i can get a lima shovelnose or a silver datnoid

 

[Alvin.C.1114]

I believe 180g is the smallest tank you can have for 1 Reticulated Ray (Small Ray, around 18in disc diameter).

 

[Catfish Pownage 63]

ok thanks that might be abit big for my apartment