Florida ray questions

[Eglinlotus]

I originally got into fish keeping because I wanted a ray. Well after tons of research I decided to wait a bit now my LFS has 3, 5 inch Florida rays and I want to buy one. All 3 are males and are very active. My set up is a 120 gallon duel overflow sump system with a 400 gph canister filter too. (I like extra filtration ). My fish I have are peaceful I have 3 bichirs and 6 silver dollars. I have sand substrate and sword plants along the back side of my tank. Is my tank a good set up for this ray?

 

[rgonzales]

no, those rays will require a brackish/ full marine tank

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[UnstoppableJayD]

no, those rays will require a brackish/ full marine tank

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+1 and get big and also create immense waist

 

[Zoodiver]

Like posted FL Rays (Actually Atlantic Rays - Dasyatis sabina ) are marine animals that pet trade marks as "FW" for an easy sale. They die if kept that way.

 

[Eglinlotus]

Thanks fellas I'll just stick to my ancient fish.....I'll get a ray someday....

 

[tampa_bass]

i have to dissagree although i respect you highly zoodiver.. i'm sure your aware of the population of atlantic rays that live and breed in the st. john's river system? the studies have shown they live their whole lives in freshwater. problem is most if not all collected atlantic rays don't come from this source. now that being said the aquarium store in longwood,FL have some that have been in freshwater tanks for over 5 years now with no issues and have several clients they maintain tanks for that have them as well doing just fine for many years.

Like posted FL Rays (Actually Atlantic Rays - Dasyatis sabina ) are marine animals that pet trade marks as "FW" for an easy sale. They die if kept that way.

 

[tampa_bass]

on the thread note though, your 120g is way too small for it anyways

 

[characinator]

i have to dissagree although i respect you highly zoodiver.. i'm sure your aware of the population of atlantic rays that live and breed in the st. john's river system? the studies have shown they live their whole lives in freshwater. problem is most if not all collected atlantic rays don't come from this source. now that being said the aquarium store in longwood,FL have some that have been in freshwater tanks for over 5 years now with no issues and have several clients they maintain tanks for that have them as well doing just fine for many years.

good reference info, thanks.