This species is known as
Sharpnose Stingray and the correct latin name is
Himantura gerrardi. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Stingray family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful but venomous fish which is often kept in public aquariums.
Sharpnose Stingray can grow up to 200 cm what is approximately 78 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 24000cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 3720 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 Sharpnose Stingray 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.
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Document modified on Sat Dec 15 10:30:49 UTC 2007
Document created on Sat Dec 15 10:30:49 UTC 2007
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