This fish is known as
Dwarf Whipray and the correct latin name is
Himantura walga. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Stingray family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Western Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This is a peaceful fish.
Dwarf Whipray can grow up to 45 cm what is approximately 17 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 5400cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 837 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). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Dwarf Whipray 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.
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Document modified on Sat Dec 15 10:39:43 UTC 2007
Document created on Sat Dec 15 10:39:43 UTC 2007
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