Black Diamond Stingray Care Guide
Potamotrygon leopoldi
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Bioload Score
30000
- Max Size
- 60.0 cm / 24.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 680L (180 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous. They primarily feed on small fish, crustaceans, and insects. Offer a varied diet consisting of high-quality frozen or live foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and chopped seafood. It's important to provide a well-balanced diet to ensure their nutritional needs are met.
Community Compatibility
Black Diamond Stingrays are best kept in a species-specific setup or with large, peaceful fish that can tolerate their size and occasional territorial behavior. Avoid keeping them with small or aggressive fish that may become prey or cause harm to the stingray.
Good to Know
Stingrays have a venomous stinger, so exercise caution during handling or maintenance tasks.
Gender Differences
Females are generally larger than males.
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