Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray

This marine aquarium fish is known as Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray and the correct latin name is Taeniura lymma. It belongs to the Stingray family. (e) It's origin 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 8400cm² of water surface which is approximately 1302 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are very large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is 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 suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.

A carnivore. Eats small fish and squids.







Thanks to Kenneth Leonard for the pictures. Copyright Ken Leonard.

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