This fish is known as
Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray and the correct latin name is
Taeniura lymma. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Stingray family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
It’s a peaceful fish. However, it’s venomous. If you’re injured, use a hot water and find a doctor.
Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray can grow up to 70 cm what is approximately 27 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 8400cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 1302 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are very large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray fish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
A carnivore. Eats small fish and squids.
Thanks to
Kenneth Leonard for the pictures. Copyright Ken Leonard.
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Document modified on Sat Sep 27 4:11:33 UTC 2008
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