information on tank for stingray

[fishman61]

I am planning to set up a tank for a stingray. I already have 3 other fresh water tanks 30, 55 and 150 set up. I found another 150 gallon tank which I plan to devote to a stingray tank. I don't know much about other than the sandy bottom so I am hoping for some helpful information. Here are a few of the questions I would like some imput. This tank will be in the basement.

What kind? are tea cups the smallest breed?
How many can I have in the 150 tank?
Can I have any other fish in the tank? if so, what kind?
What is the recommended pH level?
What temperature of water?
How long should the lights be left on daily?
What's the best diet? and how often should they be fed?
Thanks

 

[grapedinox]

I am sure the experts will chime in here but I would say on prior experience......

Tea cup ray just referst to a juvenile ray this "teeacup" cold end up being 20+ then what?
If you go a reticulated or hystrix which are smaller rays I would say you could get away with 2 for a few years but eventually even they would need a biger tank.
I have other fish with my rays but it really depends on the fish
PH is not so important....as long as it is a stable PH and not fluctuating all over the place.
I keep my tank at a constant 80-82 degrees
My lights are on about 10 hours
I feed mine black worms, earthworms, krill, and pellets.

I have 3 reticulated and just went from a 125 to a 500 gallon tank.

Also check out the stickies at the top if you read them all you will pretty much know it all. But this is of course a learning experience every day.

 

[Nic]

I am sure the experts will chime in here but I would say on prior experience......

Tea cup ray just referst to a juvenile ray this "teeacup" cold end up being 20+ then what?
If you go a reticulated or hystrix which are smaller rays I would say you could get away with 2 for a few years but eventually even they would need a biger tank.
I have other fish with my rays but it really depends on the fish
PH is not so important....as long as it is a stable PH and not fluctuating all over the place.
I keep my tank at a constant 80-82 degrees
My lights are on about 10 hours
I feed mine black worms, earthworms, krill, and pellets.

I have 3 reticulated and just went from a 125 to a 500 gallon tank.

Also check out the stickies at the top if you read them all you will pretty much know it all. But this is of course a learning experience every day.

none of the experts are online tonight..... but you did sum it up

 

[HarlanAshmore]

go read the stickies

 

[Rebel Souljah]

I am sure the experts will chime in here but I would say on prior experience......

Tea cup ray just referst to a juvenile ray this "teeacup" cold end up being 20+ then what?
If you go a reticulated or hystrix which are smaller rays I would say you could get away with 2 for a few years but eventually even they would need a biger tank.
I have other fish with my rays but it really depends on the fish
PH is not so important....as long as it is a stable PH and not fluctuating all over the place.
I keep my tank at a constant 80-82 degrees
My lights are on about 10 hours
I feed mine black worms, earthworms, krill, and pellets.

I have 3 reticulated and just went from a 125 to a 500 gallon tank.

Also check out the stickies at the top if you read them all you will pretty much know it all. But this is of course a learning experience every day.

spoken like an expert!!!

 

[fishman61]

I appreciate the information, will keep you informed in the future about what's going on.
Tim