Potamotrygon Castexi
Common Names: Jaguar, otorongo, motelo, turtle, galaxy, estrella, hawaiian
Distribution: Mainly Peru but found in parts of Brazil
Maximum Size (Disc Width): appx. 30"+, females get larger.
Juvenile Tank Footprint: 60"x18"
Adult Tank Footprint: 96"x48"
Feeding Habits: P. Castexi tend to have good feeding habits. They usually accept live foods upon arrival, and wean to prepared foods easily. They can be aggressive feeders towards maturity.
Ease of Keeping: P. Castexi are known as the hardiest, easiest to keep ray. However, it's large tank size requirements become a daunting task once the ray grows large.
Info: Potamotrygon Castexi has as many variants if not more than P. Motoro. This ray is very hardy and tolerant to disease. They grow large and are known for their powerful tail. These rays are mainly imported from peru.
Common Names: Jaguar, otorongo, motelo, turtle, galaxy, estrella, hawaiian
Distribution: Mainly Peru but found in parts of Brazil
Maximum Size (Disc Width): appx. 30"+, females get larger.
Juvenile Tank Footprint: 60"x18"
Adult Tank Footprint: 96"x48"
Feeding Habits: P. Castexi tend to have good feeding habits. They usually accept live foods upon arrival, and wean to prepared foods easily. They can be aggressive feeders towards maturity.
Ease of Keeping: P. Castexi are known as the hardiest, easiest to keep ray. However, it's large tank size requirements become a daunting task once the ray grows large.
Info: Potamotrygon Castexi has as many variants if not more than P. Motoro. This ray is very hardy and tolerant to disease. They grow large and are known for their powerful tail. These rays are mainly imported from peru.
