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About Blue Dot Stingray EXPERT ONLY
Yellowish-tan dorsal surface with distinctive bright blue spots and a blue striped tail; ventral surface whitish. Flattened body typical of rays with a long venomous tail spine used defensively.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 180 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Family
- Dasyatidae
- Appearance
- Yellowish-tan dorsal surface with distinctive bright blue spots and a blue striped tail; ventral surface whitish. Flattened body typical of rays with a long venomous tail spine used defensively.
- Diet Details
- Feed small crustaceans, mollusks, and meaty foods such as frozen shrimp and squid. Offer food 2–3 times weekly once acclimated. Live prey encourages natural feeding behavior.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea through Southeast Asia to Australia and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Requirements
- • 180 gallon aquarium (needs large floor space, not height) • Sand substrate for burrowing; gentle handling required • Water params: 72–78°F, SG 1.020–1.025, pH 8.1–8.3 • Poor appetite; offer meaty foods, live prey preferred • Venomous spine; requires experienced keepers and careful tank design
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 17
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