Please help ID!

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jonboy0517

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Hello to everyone I need help identifying my latest stingray it was bought at a my lfs. I was told it was a bd hybrid but not sure. Maybe those can help identify it. Thanks to all. Also is it a male or female?

Sorry about the lightning I had my red light on at the moment.

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Very young. BD hybrid is the most accurate description I can fathom. Difficult to tell if those are claspers or just folds in the fins. Take a closer look when it’s next up the glass and if Male it will have two small appendages at the base of the tail (claspers) that will grow with age
 
House of Barbs said:
Very young. BD hybrid is the most accurate description I can fathom. Difficult to tell if those are claspers or just folds in the fins. Take a closer look when it’s next up the glass and if Male it will have two small appendages at the base of the tail (claspers) that will grow with age
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Thanks for your help! Definitely admire your collection! Any tips or suggestions for a new owner like me?

Does colors enhance as they age? What is your normal diet for your bd?
 
They thrive with plenty of good food and clean water. Don’t be shy with your water changes. Don’t add any tankmates that compromise the rays requirements.

Depending on the species and variant colours enhance the most during the first 2 years. Many brown species continue to get nicer patterns as they reach adulthood but the black based rays tend to vary.

I feed mine a variety of sprats, squid, prawns, worms, tilapia.
 
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House of Barbs said:
They thrive with plenty of good food and clean water. Don’t be shy with your water changes. Don’t add any tankmates that compromise the rays requirements.

Depending on the species and variant colours enhance the most during the first 2 years. Many brown species continue to get nicer patterns as they reach adulthood but the black based rays tend to vary.

I feed mine a variety of sprats, squid, prawns, worms, tilapia.
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Thank you for your help! I’m addicted! These rays are so fun to care for!! Definitely want a pure bd in the future!
 
moosemj said:
Yeah I have a few... Maybe around 20 or so and a few pups. I have a problem...
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Omg hahaha I can see why..I always overlooked them. I’ve owned arowanas for years but seeing these rays has really got me hooked. Do you sell your pups?
 
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