Cowtail Stingray Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Cowtail Stingray in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 2000 gallons (7570 liters) for adults
• Compatibility: Only compatible with very large, robust, and non-aggressive fish species that can tolerate its size and potential for disturbance. Not suitable for typical community aquariums.
• Special requirements: Requires an extremely large tank with a soft sand substrate to prevent injury to its disc and to allow for natural foraging behavior. Excellent filtration and water quality are paramount. Due to its large size and venomous spine, it is only suitable for public aquariums or highly experienced private aquarists with specialized facilities.

Water parameters

Temperature

24-28°C (75-82°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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