Buyer question
Are Freshwater stingray freshwater fish good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Freshwater stingray freshwater fish 1 out of 5 for beginners (expert-level fish).
Source: the Freshwater stingray freshwater fish page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Freshwater stingray freshwater fish in the Animal Library
The detail
Freshwater stingrays are flat, bottom-dwelling rays from South American rivers, with a venomous barb on the tail. They are fascinating and interactive, but they need huge footprint tanks and pristine water.
- Best fit
- Experienced keepers, legal areas
- Hardiness
- 2 out of 5 (Sensitive to water)
What to weigh
Stingrays need huge tanks, spotless water and careful handling of their venomous barb. They are restricted in some US states.