My new stingray

[Abe K]

I just picked up this guy yesterday. This morning I saw the red mark over huis eye, anything to worry about

 

[BigTomo003]

I'm not an expert nor do I know much about rays, but if u have a grainy substrate, it might be a rash?

 

[Camaro Show Corals]

I'm not an expert nor do I know much about rays, but if u have a grainy substrate, it might be a rash?

Pretty sure rays require sand or barebottom

 

[Mike from TN]

I'm not an expert nor do I know much about rays, but if u have a grainy substrate, it might be a rash?

Pretty sure rays require sand or barebottom

I’ve never had one but I have to agree. Any time I’ve ever seen them on display anywhere, they were on sand.

 

[BigTomo003]

I’ve never had one but I have to agree. Any time I’ve ever seen them on display anywhere, they were on sand.

Oh I see, I was just thinking maybe the grain size is too large, again I know nothing about rays just my opinion

 

[TheDragonsReef]

I agree with the above. Your substrate is too coarse for a stingray. They need sand

 

[r20crazy]

+1. your substrate is wrong and I'd be willing to guess your tank is to small for it as well. I'd return it b4 it dies. most rays require like 200ish gallons and sand and are for expert animal keepers. You clearly have a reef tank and rays are not reef safe, and require colder temps than most reef tanks. Research is key before making purchases.

sample info and care/requirements. (idk what type you got, but all are similar in the requirements)

Haller's Stingray: Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums (liveaquaria.com)

 

[jarviz]

Pretty sure rays require sand or barebottom

Sand or barebottom? Isn't that the only two options?

 

[Camaro Show Corals]

Sand or barebottom? Isn't that the only two options?

it looks like the OP has some type of gravel/ crushed coral.

 

[Vette67]

That is really cool.

But honestly, I was hoping to see pictures of your new Corvette!

 

[LegendaryCG]

Yes that’s crushed coral and can be rough on sand dwellers.