Well, a little about me. I have been keeping fish and herps all my life. Have about 40 fishtanks, 15 of which are salt water. (my only huge larger fish is a Picasso Triggerfish about 10") I also have ball python, cherry head tortuous, 2 40g vivs with Azureus dart frogs in one, Cobalt Tinc in other, also have corn snake, tarantulas, pacmans, water dragons, and whites tree frogs.
I've always loved stingrays, and only recently thought of having one of my own. I've been reading extensivly through this site, and though there is some amazing information, I still have some questions.
I've seen some of your "monster" tanks, and am amazed at the size of some of them. Unfortunately I dont think I'll be doing any 6,000 gal tanks. I was however thinking of doing a decent sized base, but shallow tank. Somewhat inspired by the aquarium in my state. I was thinking 18-24" deep, and a base of 8'x4' or 8'x4'. The tank would not have side viewing glass/acrylic, and instead be built w/ concrete and lined with epoxy.
Not sure if this tank is large enough? And also, saltwater vs. freshwater stingrays? My largest concern is safety, as I would hate if my stingray stung my g/f, not because it would be sad, but because I'd get my ass kicked for laughing as I did when she tried to feed my triggerfish. I for one, would like to have a shallow tank so that I can hand feed them.
I've always loved stingrays, and only recently thought of having one of my own. I've been reading extensivly through this site, and though there is some amazing information, I still have some questions.
I've seen some of your "monster" tanks, and am amazed at the size of some of them. Unfortunately I dont think I'll be doing any 6,000 gal tanks. I was however thinking of doing a decent sized base, but shallow tank. Somewhat inspired by the aquarium in my state. I was thinking 18-24" deep, and a base of 8'x4' or 8'x4'. The tank would not have side viewing glass/acrylic, and instead be built w/ concrete and lined with epoxy.
Not sure if this tank is large enough? And also, saltwater vs. freshwater stingrays? My largest concern is safety, as I would hate if my stingray stung my g/f, not because it would be sad, but because I'd get my ass kicked for laughing as I did when she tried to feed my triggerfish. I for one, would like to have a shallow tank so that I can hand feed them.
