Freshwater Stingray Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Freshwater 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)
• Compatibility: Only with very large, robust, and non-aggressive fish that cannot be preyed upon. Not suitable for typical community aquariums.
• Special requirements: Requires an extremely large aquarium with a soft sand substrate to prevent injury to its disc and barb. Excellent filtration is crucial due to their large bioload. Needs ample open swimming space and hiding spots. Water quality must be pristine. Not recommended for home aquaria due to size and specialized needs.

Water parameters

Temperature

24-28°C (75-82°F)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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