Stingray set-up

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
J

Jake95

Feeder Fish
MFK Member
Mar 29, 2011
133
0
0
NJ
Hello guys. Let me start off by saying im not a newb when it comes to fish/aquariums, ive been keeping all different kinds of fish, both salt and fresh, along with reefs, ponds ect. for a few years now. But i am a newb when it comes to stingrays and their care... ive been doing some research on them, and i think ive got the basics down. i want to get a stingray somewhere down the road (I wan't to make sure i've learned all i can about them and their care before i take the plunge). Now I need some insight on what you guys think of the set-up i plan to use. i plan on using a spare 300 gallon rubbermaid stock tank that i have laying around, with a DIY bio-tower, and possibly a sump full of bio-media for added filtration. I have a few iwaki and little giant pumps i can use for added flow and watermovement, i plan on heating it with some ebo-jager heaters connected to a ranco controller.I'd probably use fine grade play sand for substrate ( let me know if theres anything better). Do you guys think im headed in the right direction with the equipment i mentioned above? Now here are some questions that im still fuzzy about,


I here about people making 24/7 waterchanges/drip systems... is this a nessecary thing to have?

I am undecided on which ray i wan't, im looking for a good beginner species, that will work with the mentioned 300 gallon stock tank. so any reccomendations are appreciated.

Is there anything else i should look into getting/doing?


All the best,
Jake
 
1st thing - WELCOME to MFK

2nd thing - you are def. heading the right direction buddy. 1 lil suggestion is to read the Ray Stickies on this forum, as they are a GREAT guide and full of helpful tips.

3rd - 24/7 water change....no but atleast a weekly or biweekly depending on ur ray quantity and size def. as you become more familar and do more and more research you can play with just how often a water change is sufficient.

i would def put your heaters where the rays cant touch them that way they dont get heater burn.

a great beginner ray i suggest is a motoro ray. they arent very expensive and are very hardy and eat just about anything haha.

do not skrimp on the filtration...overdo it, bc it will save u in the long run.

a drip system would DEF be the best bc you are adding new water all the time which in turn takes the waterchanges away to a point, but the new water helps keep ur whole system stable.
 
Sounds like you got it all covered. Put your heater in your slum to prevent burns on the ray.

Drip system is ok but I would add water softeners to slowly leach into the water to balance the constant water change. Hopefully the water in your area does not contain too much chlorine/ chloramine. Prefiltration before the water enters your system may be required.
 
Thanks for the replies everyone, I've heard that motoro's are good beginners, but they get like 30", wouldnt that be to big for thestock tank? i'm not sure if my water has chlorine or chloramines... ill have to check. i have well water.
 
I've heard that motoro's are good beginners, but they get like 30",
Click to expand...

I would rather suggest that you get your hands on a couple of P.histrix. They stay smaller, and from my knowledge and exeprience they are just as hardy as motoro/leopoldi etc.

Also they look very nice in my opinion :)

DSC_0155.JPG
 
Thanks, yes those are pretty cool... ive been searching through the stickies, found some great info there.. do you guys think i could put a pair of p. hystrix in the 300 gal?
 
Jake95;5008720; said:
Thanks, yes those are pretty cool... ive been searching through the stickies, found some great info there.. do you guys think i could put a pair of p. hystrix in the 300 gal?
Click to expand...

Yes you can. I even said that you have to get two females and one male ;)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
MonsterFishKeepers.com
Top Bottom