Future Motoro Tank Setup

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E.intheC

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Hello everyone. I'm relatively new here on this site... only a few posts. :nilly:
..mostly absorbing as much as I can.

...Right now I have a 45 gallon cube reef tank going, but I'm looking to get into the planning stages of a custom motoro tank. (obviously going larger than 45 gallons). (I'm on Reef Central and Manhattan Reefs under the same name, if you're into saltwater as well).

As for my knowledge of rays/freshwater in general.. well..... I had a successful 75 gallon discus tank for about a year. It was going well, but was taken down when I moved. I've read quite a lot about their requirements, and have seen a bunch in person.

I'm very familiar with sumps, protein skimmers, and saltwater filtration in general, but what's 'big' and 'current' in the freshwater world? I used to use Aquaclear HOB filters but I want to set up a sump with some good filtration for the ray tank.

As for the tank, let's talk practical minimum here. Not trying to stuff a fish into a small space, but realistically what's the smallest you'd suggest for size? I'm thinking of aprox. 6' by 3' (by maybe 14 or 15 inch height)..

Thanks in advance for the help.
 
I use a 40 gallon sump and a Fluval FX5 to filter my tank (265 gallons). I know a lot of people use a mix of sumps and canisters (mainly FX5 or some of the larger Eheim) but one that I like the best is the drip systems some people on here have that continously drip in fresh water to keep the system pristine. Also a lot of people (myself included) are experimenting with growing plants in the sump to help cut nitrates. HTH
 
I have my 4 month old stingray in 55gal. My question is I have a 125gal waiting for sand( its expensive) for filtration im going to be running a sealife system pro series 300 with protein skimmer(I know its not needed) but want to know about getting playsand from lowes to use. Is that alright if cleaned properly and if so best method to clean sand?
 
hey redmist.. a protein skimmer won't work for freshwater. There won't be enough bubbles accumulating in the top for it to be effective. If I were you, I'd sell it and take the money to buy some sand ;) Other people will have to chime in on the sump filtration as I'm no expert with freshwater filtration (yet :))
 
also.. this might be a silly question for fellow ray keepers, but do you feel like a stingray has more of a 'pet' feel than other fish? (IE more of a personality)?
 
RedMistSniper;4018815; said:
I have my 4 month old stingray in 55gal. My question is I have a 125gal waiting for sand( its expensive) for filtration im going to be running a sealife system pro series 300 with protein skimmer(I know its not needed) but want to know about getting playsand from lowes to use. Is that alright if cleaned properly and if so best method to clean sand?
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Play sand is fine, many people use it but the only complaint is the fact that it is TOO fine. Pool filter sand may be a better option - it is also ray safe from observation. Always wash both extremely well before exposure to your aquatic environment.

E.intheC;4020129; said:
also.. this might be a silly question for fellow ray keepers, but do you feel like a stingray has more of a 'pet' feel than other fish? (IE more of a personality)?
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In my humble opinion, they are more personable. They have certain personality traits that I do not witness in other fishes. For example, they actually play in the bubbles and are curious of things.

They are also able to problem solve. I forgot which member tried this but they put the food in a clear bowl that was turned over in the sand, and the rays had to figure out how to get to it. It was a neat video to watch. I think it actually shows some sentience.
 
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