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06-19-07, 11:57 PM
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Freshwater Stingrays
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06-20-07, 12:30 AM
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Re: Freshwater Stingrays
They must be very young as I thought they quickly out grow any tank they are in?
Jason
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06-20-07, 12:42 AM
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Re: Freshwater Stingrays
Depends on the species actually, reticulated stingrays are one of the smallest species only attaining a total disc diameter of 8 to 10 inches at the most, these guys are actually about 4 years old and a little over 8", they are in a 75 gallon, with a wet/dry filter and a 3 stage pressurized filter system. Most Freshwater Stingrays do get quite large especially the cheaper ones found in pet stores, I ordered these in from an importer/exporter because I knew they were one of the true dwarf species.
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06-20-07, 01:08 AM
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Re: Freshwater Stingrays
that's pretty cool. I remember we had a freshwater sting ray at a pet store I used to work at. We never did really get it to eat. Don't remember if we still sold it or it died.
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06-20-07, 06:21 AM
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Re: Freshwater Stingrays
Brad really needs to charge admission to get into his house. Because it isn't just a visit to someones house its a visit to the zoo.
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06-20-07, 09:41 AM
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Re: Freshwater Stingrays
I only get to take a peek by seeing his pics so he can charge whatever he wants because I won't be able to get there!
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06-20-07, 02:27 PM
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Re: Freshwater Stingrays
Wow, I was always told that freshwater stingrays are very hard to keep in captivity because most are wild caught that do not adapt well. But of course, that's up here...very nice rays.
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06-20-07, 02:33 PM
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Re: Freshwater Stingrays
Glad everyone is enjoying the pics!
Charge admission.....LOL, actually isn't too bad of an idea, may help pay for the feeding bill! LOL
Actually caring for Stingrays isn't that bad, if the tank is setup properly....which most people don't do. They also do best in a species tank, even though I did manage to successfully integrate 2 redhooks into my tank with no problems.....but they really aren't a community type fish. As long as you keep up on the water changes I've actually found them to be fairly easy to keep.
~B~
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06-20-07, 07:23 PM
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Re: Freshwater Stingrays
wow, that's cool. i'm super jealous of you!
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06-20-07, 07:25 PM
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Re: Freshwater Stingrays
Thanks I'm glad you are enjoying the pics.....no reason to be jealous though, I just enjoy my stuff way too much.....may drive me to the poor house one day. LOL
~B~
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06-21-07, 12:44 AM
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Re: Freshwater Stingrays
or the nut house.
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06-21-07, 01:12 AM
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Re: Freshwater Stingrays
Quote:
Originally Posted by ffollett
or the nut house.
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Too late already been there...they kicked me out! LOL
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06-21-07, 11:50 AM
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Re: Freshwater Stingrays
So what do you feed thos bad boys?
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06-21-07, 12:59 PM
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Re: Freshwater Stingrays
They eat a wide variety of things, live blackworms, earthworms, blood worms, raw shrimp, strips of fish, krill, I kind of switch off here and there.
~B~
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06-21-07, 04:50 PM
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Re: Freshwater Stingrays
What are blackworms?
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