New To Rays Need Advice

[Zagam]

Accidentally posted this in the freshwater ray forum didn't know about this one new to the site.

I've recently been doing a lot of research on keeping salt water stingrays and am seriously considering getting into the hobby and had a few questions about my plans so far that I could use some information on.

I'm looking at getting a 240 gallon tank dimensions are 72"x24"x30" the 24" being the width which I've heard might be to small for rays. I'd like to get two california rays ideally, and a few other compatible fish added in.

What fish would work well with these stingrays?

I have no plans of jumping into this hobby and being unprepared. I am on a budget but am willing to wait if I have to so I can do things just as they should be. I was also wondering if anyone had any good ideas when it comes to searching for a suitable tank, so far craigslist has been my best friend for that but maybe you guy have other options?

I guess I'm really just wondering as far as stingrays go what can I do with a tank that size. There's a lot of different information online it can be kind of confusing.

Appreciate any help thanks.

 

[Zoodiver]

Round rays (Cali rays) and yellow rays are good choices. Both do well in set ups like that. Personally, I like using small schooling fish with rays to 'fill in' the top of the water column. Avoid fin biters or anything that will defend a territory/area (damsels, triggers etc...).

 

[Deano1956]

that size tank would be allright for juvi's but not for long. round pools/pond are the way to go or something like 8'x4' x 20" would be suitable for a pair of Cali's. You could build something or buy a poly stock tank 6' -9' round

 

[Zagam]

How long would we be talking as far as how long that tank would be alrite. I plan to be moving in about 6 months and buying a new house and would like to start a plywood tank project that could fit them as adults so would that be fine for the first year or so while they are young?

 

[Deano1956]

if you get them as 3" pups