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About Chilean Round Stingray EXPERT ONLY
The thorny round stingray, also known as the Chilean or blotched stingray, is a species of fish in the family Urotrygonidae.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • 30 gallon tank minimum with soft sand substrate for burrowing • Water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, sal. 1.023-1.025, strong flow • Benthic species; requires live sand, rubble, and dim lighting • Feed meaty foods: shrimp, small fish, marine flesh 3-4x weekly • Keep isolated; may eat small fish/inverts; peaceful with large tankmates
- Max Size
- 16.5
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Diet
- omnivore
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Rajidae
- Appearance
- The thorny round stingray, also known as the Chilean or blotched stingray, is a species of fish in the family Urotrygonidae.
- Origin
- It is found in Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama and Peru.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
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