Stingrays + stocking options

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ufarooqi

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I am building a new tank as my motoros are getting bigger, so the dimensions would be close to 96L x 42W x 30H, currently i have a pair of Motoros, Male/Female which i would definitely keep, i am pushing hard to get a Red Arowana so these are a must, while i have a pair of Archers and Tin Foil Barbs, also eventually planning to get leo pair, i was thinking about a Delhezi if i can get one and i have always loved Festae and would like to have a pair, will that combination work? any other suggestions or comments as the stock will determine what interior decor i do for the tank e.g caves, sand, gravel etc?

i can give away the tin foil barbs if i have to , also there are a few BGKs and clown loaches in my growout, can those be added here as well once they reach a bigger size?

my female seems to be pregnant, will it be ok if i move her during her pregnancy or should i wait untill later? also if she has some pups in the big tank, could i put them in the refugium in the sump, if thats possible i would design the sump accordingly.



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Thanks Brian, if you know the thread with answers please share the link, i am looking for feedback from people who may have done this before or know someone who experienced this.


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Festae are beautiful but very aggressive so probably not the best choice.

Delhezi would be hit or miss. Too small and the rays could eat him or it could go the other way and bother the rays. I would keep the bottom rays only or maybe add a tig. Unless the CLs are large they would also get eaten.

BGK? Maybe again depends on size.

Other stock should be fine.

I wouldn't move a pregnant ray as the added stress could cause a problem for her and the pups. Pups can be kept in the sump if you don't have any better options.
 
I agree with no festae. I've kept a few and they become more aggressive as they get bigger. I had a malr beat up my Tigrinya. I was not happy so I got rid of the festae. Hope this helps
 
+1 on the silver dollars.
I've heard of flag tails sucking slime off rays so if you go with one of those use a lot of caution.

Geos and dats are good imo

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