NEW RAY!!! PLEASE HELP ID!!!!

[Passionate 4 pikes]

The dealer said it was rare so i had to pay 17 dollars for it
anyway its not very active but i am sure is pretty stressed right now.
can anyone id? it will be going in my 8' pond when it grows but for now its in the four footer.
tomorrow i leave to go fishing so when i get back (Monday) i will keep you updated. atm he is 10 inches to the tip of its tail.
it has slightly blue markings on the body. Man I am so thrilled!!!
This is my first ray so need info!!!
also i am afraid to put it in the pond because of the turtles, will they bother him or get stung?

 

[JD7.62]

I cant tell from the pictures but that ray is a living skeleton! He is WAY WAY skinny. Fatten him up ASAP!

 

[keepinfish]

agreed, that is VERY VERY SKINNY...

 

[ShadowStryder]

I would start stuffing him full of food. Nice pickup.

 

[keepinfish]

BTW, I SAY yepesi OR humerosa

 

[alleykat0498]

Feed Feed Feed! Still like the pattern, but would like to see those pelvic bone's dissapear. Nice pick up...

 

[Passionate 4 pikes]

THANK YOU!!! i fed it five 2-3 inch earthworms but it got dark and i cant find anymore. what should i feed it? the dealer said cardinal tetras but i think it to unhealthy to forage for food. i have cichlid pellets and feeders but i guess something else will be needed, FAST.
thanks for the advice!!!

 

[Delhezi222]

THANK YOU!!! i fed it five 2-3 inch earthworms but it got dark and i cant find anymore. what should i feed it? the dealer said cardinal tetras but i think it to unhealthy to forage for food. i have cichlid pellets and feeders but i guess something else will be needed, FAST.
thanks for the advice!!!

A lot of people say that live blackworms are very helpful when trying to get stubborn rays to eat.

 

[hbluehunter]

Looks kinda like my yepezi... but i'd stay with the earthworms for now until he's fattened up..

 

[le patron]

i keep reading these amazing stories about how people are getting great deals, and it makes me jealous. i havent had a one near me. i cant believe you only payed 17 dollars, thats dirt cheap for a ray.