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California StingrayRound Stingray Family: Urolophidae
Latest Reader Comment - See More I have a California sting ray. This is my second one and I have such a hard time keeping them alive. I was curious about feeding regiments i.e.(once a day or every o... (more) Johnny Kimbrough 2008-05-19
The California Stingray or Round Stingray, have two plates in their mouth which are used for crushing the shells of crabs, prawns, and molluscs. This ray would take squid and shrimp from our hands so you could feel the plates in the mouth!For the first few feedings we impale food on a long pole and placed it very near the mouth to entice the ray to eat. Once they get the idea they readily eat anything meaty like squid, shrimp, and cut up fish. The disk of theCalifornia Stingray or Round Stingray is nearly circular. The back of this species is brown, often mottled or spotted, and the underside it is white to orange. The California Stingray or Round Stingray is one of six rays found in California waters which have a stinger on the tail. It can be distinguished from the others since it is the only one with a true tail fin. The others have either a whip-like tail or very short tail with no fin membrane. For more Information on keeping marine fish see:
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| Geographic Distribution Urobatis halleri |
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| Data provided by FishBase.org |
TheCalifornia Stingray or Round Stingray is hardy and easy to keep. They become quite tame in captivity.
Maintenance:
Feed all kinds of large meaty foods like small pieces of
fish, squid, shrimp, crabs, prawns, molluscs, and live goldfish. Best
to feed small amounts several times a day.
Habitat: Natural geographic location:
This species, the California Stingray or Round Stingray,
occurs from Panama to Humboldt Bay, California, including the Gulf of
California. California Stingrays or Round Stingrays are most abundant
off southern California and northern Baja California at depths up to 70
feet. They like shallow, sandy areas.
Foods:
In the wild they obtain much of their food by burrowing in
the substrate. Their diet includes worms, crabs, snails, clams and small
fishes.
Social Behaviors:
Gets along with its own kind and other fish. Watch smaller
fish as they could become lunch although they usually leave other fish
alone unless they are acting sick or distressed.
Sex: Sexual differences:
Unknown.
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special requirements.
Breeding/Reproduction:
Mating occurs from May to June and in December. There are
one to six pups, depending upon the size of the female. It takes 3 months
for the round stingray young to develop and they are approximately 3 inches
wide at birth. Sexual maturity is reached in 2.6 to 3 years.
Temperature:
Best kept between 54 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit (12 to 22
degrees C).
Length/Diameter of fish:
California Stingray or Round Stingray adults can grow to
22 cm (9 inches) not including the tail. At 20 cm they weight about 1.5
lbs.
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 75 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
Usually found on the bottom, sifting through the sand. Will
sometimes bury itself in the sand.
Availability:
This fish is available from time to time.
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| I have a California sting ray. This is my second one and I have such a hard time keeping them alive. I was curious about feeding regiments i.e.(once a day or every other day) and temperature of others aquariums who own this species of sting ray. Also what does it mean when the edges of their fins are slightly folded up similar to a contact lens and his top edges are dark brown. If you have any answers to my questions or have knowledge of these symptoms please respond back. Thank you!
2008-05-19 |
| I have a small California Sting Ray and he is one of the greatest fish in my tank. He will swim up to my hands when it is feeding time and will lay upside down onto the palm of my hand and let me feed him. He is such a great addition to my tank. Very Friendly and constantly swimming. They are very fun and bring a lot of attention to the tank.
2007-05-01 |
| I have a california stingray. it has not eaten any of my very small fish it, is very active in swimming, and i have not had any problems with it at all. i found it a very nice addition to my aquariums.
2007-04-23 |
| Caught and released a California stingray today off of the Redondo Beach Pier. Released it back into the water.
2007-03-22 |
| Rays seem cool. I want to get one (probably the California Stingray), but other than this site, I can't find ANY info about caring for them. Should I really consider a pet like this?
2006-07-14 |
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