Freshwater Motoro Hybrid Stingray

🐠 Freshwater Motoro Hybrid Stingray – Summary Care Guide

🌊 Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 78–82°F (25.5–28°C)

• pH: 6.5–7.5

• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard (2–15 dGH)

• Ammonia/Nitrite: 0 ppm (very sensitive)

• Nitrate: <20 ppm

• Water Changes: 25–50% weekly, with excellent filtration and aeration

🏠 Tank Requirements:

• Minimum Tank Size: 250+ gallons (larger for adults)

• Footprint: Large horizontal space, at least 6'x3' for adults

• Substrate: Fine sand or bare-bottom (to protect their soft undersides)

• Decor: Minimal; smooth driftwood or large rocks (no sharp edges)

🍽️ Diet:

• Carnivorous:
  Feed live/frozen foods like earthworms, bloodworms, shrimp, and small fish. Can be trained to eat prepared meaty pellets.

• Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily

🧠 Behavior & Temperament:

• Generally peaceful, but predatory

• Intelligent and interactive with owners

• Bottom-dwellers, require unobstructed swimming space

👯 Tank Mates (with caution):

• Compatible:

  • Large, peaceful fish like:

    • Arowana

    • Datnoids

    • Silver Dollars

    • Bichirs

    • Larger Geophagus

• Avoid:

  • Aggressive or fin-nipping fish

  • Small fish (may become food)

  • Bottom dwellers that compete for space (e.g., some plecos may rasp rays)

⚠️ Note: Freshwater Stingrays are advanced-level fish, requiring excellent water quality, large tanks, and consistent care. Improper care can lead to rapid health decline.

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