Cownose Ray Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Cownose Ray in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to size and migratory needs; requires public aquarium facilities with very large, specialized tanks.
• Compatibility: Compatible only with very large, robust fish species in public aquarium settings. Not suitable for mixed-species home aquaria.
• Special requirements: Requires extremely large, open tank space with a soft sand substrate for foraging. Excellent filtration and water quality are paramount. Due to their migratory nature and schooling behavior, they are not recommended for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature

20-28°C (68-82°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

1.020-1.025 SG

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