Freshwater Stingray Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Freshwater Stingray in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 250 gallons (for smaller species, larger for others)
• Compatibility: Generally best kept in species-specific tanks or with large, robust, non-aggressive fish that occupy the upper water column. Avoid small or bottom-dwelling fish that could be prey or harassed.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with a soft sand substrate to prevent injury to their disc and allow for natural burrowing behavior. Excellent filtration is crucial due to their high bioload. Provide ample open swimming space and some smooth driftwood or large, smooth rocks for enrichment. Water quality must be pristine, with regular large water changes. Live or frozen meaty foods are essential for their diet.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

2-10 dGH

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