Southern Stingray Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Southern Stingray in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons (for juveniles, significantly larger for adults)
• Compatibility: Only compatible with very large, robust, and non-aggressive fish that cannot be preyed upon. Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size and specialized needs.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large, circular or oval tank with a soft sand substrate to prevent injury to the disc and snout. Excellent filtration and water quality are paramount. Live foods or high-quality frozen seafood are essential. Due to their venomous spine, extreme caution is required during all maintenance and handling.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

1.020-1.025 specific gravity

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