min tank size

[superluke]

hello guys i really want to kkep some sort of ray but im not sure if any of my tanks are large enough have got a 72"x18"x18" or 48x24"x24" could i house any species of ray for life in one of these tanks?

 

[PeteLockwood]

No.

 

[johnnytaboo]

^ That is correct according the the MFK species profiles.

While I've never kept rays, I did a lot of research here on the subject when I was considering buying a teacup ray. The tank sizes you have could house a young reticulated ray for a long time; however, if you know upgrading is not going to be an option at any point in the future, perhaps it's best to consider alternative bottom-dwellers.

also, while it's not approved on this forum, I've seen people keep retics in 48"x24" aquariums.

 

[T1KARMANN]

you put a 16" car wheel in a 48x24 tank and tell me what it looks like if you can even get it in

 

[lennym]

those sizes are not intended for long term correct care, good for growouts but the FAIREST tank is more like 96x36

 

[superluke]

i am hopefully getting a 84x30x24 is this still too small?

 

[tampa_bass]

maybe your 16" hubcap would be a better comparison

you put a 16" car wheel in a 48x24 tank and tell me what it looks like if you can even get it in

 

[Keister]

i am hopefully getting a 84x30x24 is this still too small?

No not for retics or hystrix.


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