freshwater stingrays.

[ttrhp]

Hey Guys,
 I just saw a  freshwater stingrays at the LFS. the rays look so cool and would be nice in my aquarium,but I am nto sure if they ll get along in my malawi tank.please advice..

[HFBfounder]

Re: freshwater stingrays.

Wow, I wish I could speak from experience, but can't. I've never even thought of it. What kinds of stingray was it? I would worry about the cichlids pecking it to death.

[ttrhp]

Re: freshwater stingrays.

I have no idea..it just say fresh water stingrays and look just like the salt water rays..

[semper]

Re: freshwater stingrays.

what LFS?  

what stingray, (motoro, leopoldi)

[ttrhp]

Re: freshwater stingrays.

semper,
I am not sure what kind of stingrays. the label just said " frshwater stingrays $119"..I am not sure the name of the LFS,but it right of the 45 @FM 1960...are these Rays illegal in texas? cuz i know stingrays are illegal in most part of the country.

[semper]

Re: freshwater stingrays.

i've seen some albino stingrays there before.

you are probably talking about Pet City.

[semper]

Re: freshwater stingrays.

stingrays are illegal in texas , you can get fined up to $5,000 per stingray

[HFBfounder]

Re: freshwater stingrays.

wow, where did you get that information?

[semper]

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http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/species/exotic/

you have to have an import license to keep them, which most of us don't, it used to be a 3 year prison sentence, but they have let up some.  an online buddy from another forum was caught, he lost his tank and was fined $5,000 per.

[guppymax]

Re: freshwater stingrays.

Its good to have a smart guy around to keep us out of trouble. Thank you.

max

[ttrhp]

Re: freshwater stingrays.

That is exactly what I thought,and was surprise to see they are selling it in the LFS...Thanks for the imfo..

[wvgdiscus]

Re: freshwater stingrays.

I think Iwill go get me an importers lincenses

[ttrhp]

Re: freshwater stingrays.

Walter,
I just stop by and talked to the owner of the LFS..the type of stingray that he cary is LEGAL in the state of texas .all other ray from africa or south america is illegal..

[HFBfounder]

Re: freshwater stingrays.

did you get an id?

[ttrhp]

Re: freshwater stingrays.

No I didnt,but according to the owner.The stingrays that he have there on a regular basis is raised from florida.any other kind of stingrays would be illegal.there only 1 kind  and only 1 kind of stingray that can be sale in the state of texas..I was tempted to buy it,but he sais the tank have to be  at least 100G and the only tank mate he can have is catfish or arowana..