Malaysian Prawns and Sting rays?

[gutterflower]

I bought two medium sized Malaysian Prawns as well as four juveniles and wanted to know from you guys if they would be a good mix with my ray. They would all be housed in a 6 foot tank. I attached two images of the prawns, the ones i have aren't that big and menacing looking either. I don't think it would be an issue, but wanted some more advice.

 

[ChipChipperson]

Wont' the ray just eat em up?

 

[gutterflower]

Well the larger ones are about 7 inches long, the juveniles are about an inch, but they are quite fast.

 

[zoohouse]

I would think they would end up as feeders. If not they can be dangerous, I have had a big one kill and eat a 14"pleco along with a few other 8" and bigger tank mates.

 

[littleg902]

How big is your ray? If the ray has a chance at eating it then it is going to. Those are a favorite food of rays where the two cohabit. I'm sure potamotrygon species would relish them as well.


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[gutterflower]

My ray is approximately 8-9 inches in diameter.

 

[littleg902]

I would take the prawns out. They'll be eaten. If not they have the possibility of inflicting damage to your fish. Not worth the risk imo.


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[MermaidMan]

The prawn would definitely get eaten lol