6 ft. X 3 ft. X 30 inches high. Is that a good size tank for rays to live in & enjoy themselves? And does anyone know what to expect a glass tank new this size should cost? Thanks in advance for the help!
Good Stingray Tank Size?
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I might be wrong but make sure stingrays aren't like sharks and need a rounded tank. You wouldn't want them to get stuck
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Yeah it's good. I have a retic in a 210 and he's doing just fine and that's the same blueprint but 2 ft wide instead of 3. But that s good size tank. You'll get the people that say its too small but everyone likes to talk but won't walk if you know what I'm saying. It's plenty of room for small rays like retics and hystrixs as well as other rays. Even larger rays like Motoros will be ok even tho they can get up to 2ft in home aquariums but then agen I've seen people keep 3-4 Motoros in a 75-100g so your ok. Good luck!
Their ok in square tanks, sharks just bang up their nose alot and it can hurt them and they have trouble making the turns with stiff bodies.
That and sharks can't swim backwards. I didn't know for sure about rays but thought it would be a good thing for me and him to know b4 he gets a tank. Thanks!
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Rays can swim backwards. I would try for 48 " width. Most rays get 24+" disc plus tail. I have 10' x 4' x 2' and wish it was 30" tall but tthat would have doubled the cost! My tank cost 5k . 3/4" glass.
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Thanks for the advice... This is going into what will be a "fish room" in a vacant room next to my office. Other tanks with grow outs & other items will be stacked in custom made shelves for the tanks in the room. The reason I am explaining this is because I need to know if I should get a regular aquarium or pre-drilled "reef Ready". I anticipate having quite a bit of custom plumbing done to maintain so many tanks, so which option is better considering my plans?
Thanks for the advice... This is going into what will be a "fish room" in a vacant room next to my office. Other tanks with grow outs & other items will be stacked in custom made shelves for the tanks in the room. The reason I am explaining this is because I need to know if I should get a regular aquarium or pre-drilled "reef Ready". I anticipate having quite a bit of custom plumbing done to maintain so many tanks, so which option is better considering my plans?
The issue i have with reef ready tanks is that the overflow boxes to the bottom, take away from floor space whish is the most importatnt thing for rays, I am having a 420 71/2x36x30 and I am having it top drilled specifically for this reason.