sand sticking to ray

[dr_sudz]

I am noticing that the sand from my tank is sticking to my ray as he goes around. how normal is this? I changed out the sand once already only because the sand was irritating the rays belly, I know this is most likely alright but just curious to know if the sand is suppose to stick the the underside of the belly?

 

[Joshy]

I have occasionally heard of this, but it is not common from what i see.
What sand is it exactly? And is this new sand not irritating the rays’ belly?
As long as it is not doing any damage to the ray, like leaving irritation, i think it will be fine…

 

[dr_sudz]

i used the tahiti moon sand. I had read many have used it here with the rays, actually my ray is looking alot better then he did with the old sand, that too stuck to him.

 

[Joshy]

Hmm strange. If others use it without problems, I am completely baffled.
But if there is no irritation I can not see it being a problem.
You got any pictures by any chance?

 

[rallysman]

If my ray gets burried deep into the sand, it will come up with some sand stuck to it. After a while he shakes it all off though.

 

[T1KARMANN]

this is why i use a very fine gravel

i hate the way sand sticks to the rays

 

[Brent]

I have heard a few times that tahitian moon sand is not good for rays its very sharp
i have used estes sand and gravel with no problems
gravel is the best imo