Freshwater Ray (Potamotrygon hystrix)

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Freshwater Ray

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Freshwater Ray

Potamotrygon hystrix

946 Litres (250 US G.)

35-40 cm (13.8-15.7")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.2

23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)

8-10 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

8-12 years

Family

Potamotrygonidae





Additional names

Freshwater Ray, Porcupine River Stingray

Additional scientific names

Potamotrygon histrix, Trygon hystrix


Tank compatibility[edit]

Like other Rays, this fish is best kept in extra large species tanks. They are predators and will eat what they can fit in their mouths. They can be kept, with caution, with peaceful and large yet robust mid-top dwelling fish which won't fin nip the Ray's delicate disc.

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