how to clean a tank

[LiL C]

hi everyone im just wondering how do you clean a aquarium when there a stingray in there wouldnt you stress it out or you might get stung

 

[T1KARMANN]

if you are scared of getting stung then you should not be keeping rays

 

[LiL C]

no im not scare of getting stung

 

[MHcblues119]

just go about cleaning your tank like you normally would...just do like push the stingray around

 

[LiL C]

i got it

 

[Just Toby]

Just to be clear on "cleaning"

All that needs to be done on any tank is:

1) Water change by Siphon to clean the base (no contact with Ray)
2) Clean glass using a magnet (you get ones that float if they drop off) (no Ray contact)

There is nothing else to do. If the Ray is in your way then just get near it with a siphon or net and it will move away.

Hope this helps

 

[FireMedic]

Lil C, I enjoy your questions here, keep them coming.

I want to assure you that it is OUR best interest to have a healthy (FEAR) respect for the rays we keep no matter how big, small, tame or wild caught. Having a healthy (FEAR) respect for the rays will help you ensure safe practices everytime you need to conduct business in the ray tank.

With that being said:
It will help your cause if you stick to a routine that the ray can become acclimated/accustomed to. Feeding at the same times each day. Turning on/off the lights at the same time each day. Cleaning on the same days each week with the same tools and techniques each time. All of this will help you develop a "relationship", for lack of better terms, with you rays and decrease the chances of injury to the ray or yourself.

Keep the questions coming and Happy Ray-Keeping.

Respectfully,
FireMedic.

 

[Cajun]

Whenever the ray gets close, just nudge it away w/the vacuum end. Never let it get too inquisitive around your hand.

 

[skylineiz]

if you use sand, and have only a thin layer. you wont need vacuming! rays will move it around for you!