Smallest FW Stingrays?

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thesnakeguy

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Hello folks,

I'm considering some Freshwater Stingrays, and I'd like to know reliably which species are the smallest at adult size, and what that adult size may be...?

Thank you all for your time.

Simon
 
The smallest growing Rays are P. hystrix, P. scobinae, and P. reticulata. They max out at around 12 inches in disk diameter. Reticulatas have a very long tail however, so can be 12 inches of disk plus another 12 inches in tail. P. orbignyi and P. humerosa max out at around 14 inches and also have very long tails. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule and I have heard of individuals growing larger than average. P. motoro is next in line, maxing out at about 18 to 24 inches in diameter.
 
hystrix stay pretty small. humerosa i dont think get too big, but i could be wrong about that one.
 
What are the price ranges for the stingrays? I've seen motoro's on Rapps' site and they were a little pricey. Are any of the small ones cheaper in price.
 
Retics are probably the "cheapest" rays they can also be challenging to care for especially for someones first ray

From what I have read the best "starter" ray is motoro providing you have enough tank space

I have seen retics go for around $60 and you can get a motoro for $100 without too much trouble. The ones you are seeing on raps site are probably high end marbles
 
im curious as your asking the smallest size. what size is the tank going to be? as it takes a fairly large tank to keep any stingray.
 
Yeah our two retics are 4" disc and 10" long with the tail just for an idea of size.



Steve
 
100 I can deal with if I can find them. My Lfs had a couple in but they were the ones that grow way to big for me to house. If I see a motoro for 100 i think I'll have my first stingray.
 
yeah they will outgrow a 100 within the first year. i would say since you dont have the ray yet start looking for a bigger tank. then buy the ray.
 
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