New Cali. Round Ray

[Mdsifter]

Hey, Im interested in getting started with my first SW aquarium. I have a way to get a young California Round Ray, however would my tank be big enough? Its about 55gallons, 36X18X18.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks in Advance.

 

[Zoodiver]

Welcome to the site.
Glad to see your interest in saltwater rays, but sadly the 55 is too small. When it comes to rays, you need two things: Floor space and water volume to offset the waste produced.

There are several people here that are currently keeping them, and I know they'll chime in. I haven't kept one in a few years.

 

[Deano1956]

i had 2 babies that were 2 1/4 inches and they lived in a 4' tank only because the mother would get to the food before they could and after 3 months they were 3 3/4 inches and went to a 5' kiddie pool so unless you get a tiny pup and will move it to a suitable size taank or pool in a few months dont do it to the ray, way to small

 

[GhostShrimpMan]

unfortunately

 

[Mdsifter]

Alright, thanks guys. I do plan on upgrading within the next month to a 120gallon tank, with sump, what would be a healthy size of a tank for 2?

 

[Pazzoman]

i thinks it's best to save your money and purchase a tank like 6 feet by 3 feet by 2 feet....that i think is ample space for two. Don't immediately think this is the conclusion...i've never owed a cali, wait for some people to chime in and ask what size tank they have.Also their is room to add fish....

 

[Deano1956]

Rays like to swim alot. They are very active, with room they will continually swim so even a 120 will not be a permenant place for it grow out although people do it but I dont recomend it

 

[snow]

Go with a 150g, that would be fine. But make sure the footprint is as wide as you can go. Don't get one of those stupid tall pet smart 150g tanks.