jf0019 Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 I have 2 stingrays. What could go with them? Also what kind of cleanup crew should I get to help out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Arowannas can go with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthgirl Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 "Clean up crew".......Really good filtration! Retics stay small though for long! Are the finkist of the rays for eating! Get a rapheal cat or two for help in the clean up. Be Very Wary on the plecs though, as I am sure you know some types are attracted to slim coat. What are you feeding them and how big are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jf0019 Posted April 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 "Clean up crew".......Really good filtration!Retics stay small though for long! Are the finkist of the rays for eating! Get a rapheal cat or two for help in the clean up. Be Very Wary on the plecs though, as I am sure you know some types are attracted to slim coat. What are you feeding them and how big are they? I am feeding them earthworms, krill, and bloodworms. They are about 4". Where can I get this cat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalray Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 i have mine with discus, as the discus are middle swimmers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogFan23 Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 I am feeding them earthworms, krill, and bloodworms. They are about 4". Where can I get this cat? Striped Raphaels are pretty common. You can find them almost anywhere. I don't know the Calgary stores all that well but I know that PetSmart, PJ's and BA carries them up here in Edmonton. In addition to striped, I've also seen the spotted and marbled species too. If you need care info, check out PlanetCatfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolandocalgary Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 it depends on the size and types of rays. i currently have two motoros and i used to keep mine with a bunch of clown loaches and two royal plecos. i now have them with some raphiel cats, a pair of tukishen? cats and a whack of other south aricans. the trick is to keep a close eye on how they react and get along with each other. i even had frontosas with them for a couple of months. i would mix the stingrays and fish on a day you have plenty of time to watch them mingle. if you have any in mind you could always post and see if you get anyone with experiece on that combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CORVETTE Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 I agree watching them is really important Dalray stated he keeps rays with discus and i've lost rays to discus before they picked them to death they weren't Motoros which have thicker skin but it shows how close you should watch them with other tank mates. I have had good luck with medium sized clown loaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraken Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 I've got Geo's surinamensis , satanoperca Daemons a highfin lepard plec and a chameleon whiptail. They do a great job and get along well. They are in with my 2 motoros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynoch Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 There are alot of combinations that are possible but like stated above just watch closely for awhile. Currently I have needlenose gar, clown knife, king kong parrot, panaque pleco and frontosa. I have heard bichirs can also make good tank mates. Just make sure the fish are smaller than the rays and not to small to fit in it's mouth. It also helps if your feeding alot to cut down on aggresson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsafish Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 as already stated, be careful with any pleco...not usually recomended. Mine will be added to an 8 foot long florida/spotted gar tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraken Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) You can get the rapheal cat at Riverfront or Franco's. Edited July 17, 2008 by Kraken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Can't go wrong with an Arowana/ray tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drydock Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Would some of the larger tetras be OK? I'm thinking of Congos, Black skirts, or maybe some rainbows... I am guessing Cardinals, rasboras and the like would just be dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrandpoohbah Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Would some of the larger tetras be OK? I'm thinking of Congos, Black skirts, or maybe some rainbows...I am guessing Cardinals, rasboras and the like would just be dinner. If you wanted schooling fish then Denisoni barbs would be better. They would be big enough to not become dinner. A bit pricey though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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