DieselHybrid Has Pearl Stingrays! But something is strange..

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It's true that I have always gravitated toward the black rays. But I have always had a deep apprecation for the Pearl Ray. The chainlinks, and that clean look. Great size and temperament, I have been on the hunt for a nice pair for a few years. A few opportunities have come and gone, and for various reasons I still hadn't purchased the rays I always desired.

Well fast forward a few years and the day has finally come. I am the proud owner of two pairs of what I am told are subadult Pearl Stingrays!? Potamotrygon Jabuti will hopefully soon become one of my new favorites. I don't know the most about this species, so I need some major guidance here....

These are my first brown rays so be patient with me, I just opened the box and it appears something may be wrong!? They're alive and well but perhaps an expert can help. I thought Pearls were supposed to be brownsih colored rays? I was in shock when I opened the box. I hope they're okay because they sure don't look like the pearls I remember seeing pictures of. Should I be concerned?!

Maybe someone spilled some bleaching chemicals during a shipment.. ;)

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They're not albino, are they?
Maybe just stressed from travelling? I googled "pearl stingray" and there were some images identical to your rays that were tagged "albino".
Nice fish though :)
 
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Didnt know u were a high roller... :) dang...lol... i love them. and congrats!

Thanks wednesday13 wednesday13 ! I love them too buddy :) Inspired by your Silurus glanis and Vincents albino collections, I figured I wanted to join the club with you guys :)

Now I just need to finish these monster tank builds. Thanks to you I'm almost finished! I appreciate all of the knowledge you've shared with me buddy, you're a good guy!
 
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Oh man! Congrats bro!

Thank you Bigfishnut Bigfishnut :) I'm all smiles. My eyes are glued to my fishtanks for the day! I'll get some individual pictures with the good camera in a few days once they settle in more.
 
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