hi all so i have (well building) a 72inchx72inchx30inch aquarium and was wondering what stingray(s) would go grate in this size tank i will be haveing some anle fish disus a pleco (common) butterfly fish and posabily some roap fish and maybe some others not disided yet
new to keeping stingray
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A small motoro species or the Hystrix stingray. The fish you mentioned won't be compatible except maybe large Angelfish or large Discus.
you have good dimensions to keep rays in, given the large depth and width. most freshwater rays you would be able to keep like black diamonds or pearl if you are able to afford. good size radius for breeding i would say. careful about the pleco, they may suck on the slimecoat of the rays. ropefish arent usually kept with rays, maybe get eaten. discus and angelfish are a hit or miss. may get eaten if too small. many people keep arowanas with their rays as they take different portions of the tank. one is top dweller while the other stays at the bottom.
Some of the most common that would work great for your dimensions are Hystrix, Scobina, mini marble, Magdalenae, and Albino Pearl as I’ve noticed the albinos don’t get as big as regular pearls. Be careful with those ropefish and also any bottom dwelling fish with rays. Large Archerfish are a great choice with rays in my opinion as an option I’d give. Sounds like it will be a beautiful tank, best of luck of luck on your decisions!