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Fiddler Stingray EXPERT ONLY (Trygonorhina fasciata)
Fiddler Stingray EXPERT ONLY
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Fiddler Stingray EXPERT ONLY (Trygonorhina fasciata)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
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Quick Stats

Care Level Expert Only
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Black, Tan
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible No
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 3'
Venomous Yes
Family Rhinobatidae
Minimum Tank Size 500 gallons
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Care Level Expert Only
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Black, Tan
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible No
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 3'
Venomous Yes
Family Rhinobatidae
Minimum Tank Size 500 gallons
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Fiddler Stingray originates from the Coral Sea, and is brown in coloration with geometric black or dark brown markings. This is a very beautiful stingray that is not overly aggressive, but does require a very large aquarium. The tail spine is venomous, but is only used for protection. Caution should be taken when netting it, or when it is not visible and maintenance is performed in the aquarium.

Due to its lack of hardiness, the Fiddler Stingray should only be kept by an experienced hobbyist in a large aquarium. A 500 gallon aquarium with at least a three foot width from front to back is necessary for an adult. It likes to cover itself in soft substrate as camouflage. A coarser substrate will scratch its abdomen and could cause an infection. It should never be exposed to copper-based medications. It will eat any crustacean or mollusk in the aquarium.

When first introduced into the aquarium, small pieces of cleaned squid or live saltwater feeder shrimp should be used to entice this fish to eat. Then it may be fed shrimp, scallops or pieces of fresh marine fish.

The approximate purchase size of your Stingray is measured as the diameter of the fish.

Approximate Purchase Size: 10" to 12"

Please note: We guarantee that ALL aquaria species we offer will arrive alive and in good condition. However, because of the increased level of care required for this particular species, it has been designated as "Expert Only." This species is recommended only for the expert aquarist, zoo, or research institution. “Expert Only” aquatic life is exempt from our extended guarantee after their arrival.

Customer Testimonials

Robert O Buffalo , MN
We are very pleased with our Fiddler Ray which we bought from Liveaquaria. She looks like a cross between a shark and ray. The upper body looks ray, but the other half looks like a shark. She swims gracefully but slowly all day. With a couple drops of shrimp or silverside’s juice, she senses right way and starts swimming very fast like a crazy shark. She eats anything meaty like a shrimp, squid, silverside, a piece of tuna or smelts.
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