Cortez Stingray
Urobatis halleri
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Max Size:
10''
Care Level (EX):
Expert (Not covered under live guarantee)
Temperament:
Peaceful
Reef Safe:
No
Diet:
Carnivore
Origin:
Pacific
Acclimation:
Standard
Family:
Urolophidae
Minimum Tank Size:
300
Shipping Size:
Medium 4-7''
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Description
The Cortez Stingray or Chocolate Chip Ray is found in the waters of Mexico and Baja California. It has a smooth oval olive drab colored body with dark brown ornate patterns. It has a venomous, serrated spine that is located where the tail meets the body.
The Cortez Stingray is a sensitive specimen and needs pristine water conditions and the proper aquarium for it to be housed. Provide extra acclimation time for this beautiful fish.
The Cortez Stingray is very docile and can be trained to be hand fed. Caution must still be used due to its venomous spine. Have lots of good water movement and open swimming area on the
Sharks and rays will eat all foods whole so it is important to feed your shark or ray pieces of food according to what it can swallow for its size. To ensure proper feeding use a feeding stick. Feed all meaty foods such as small fish (silversides), squid and shrimp. To insure proper nutrition and disease resistance mix the feeding with Ocean Nutrition Shark Formula.
