stingray concern HELP ASAP

Reef_Junkie · 09/06/2013, 07:43 PM

I keep all my water parameters up to date, i run a good filtration, i keep temp at 75, and have a good sand bed. I have had him for a week. He is eating well from my hand and my tank is a 6ft tank and 2ft wide. he seems very healthy and fine. But their is sand sticking to his coat and i think i see some shedding remains in my sand. My cleaner shrimp loves to clean him, so he stays up to date on his hygiene. I did notice it when i did my first water change with him in the tank. Then the signs sprang up of sand sticking to him and some shedding. I hope he is not sick. I love this guy. Plz help us.

Dmorty217 · 09/06/2013, 08:32 PM

The sand sticking to him is nothing to worry about. Are you seeing pieces of his skin or scales in the sand? Are you sure of this? Did you QT? If the stingray is eating well and often you should be fine

Reef_Junkie · 09/06/2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmorty217

The sand sticking to him is nothing to worry about. Are you seeing pieces of his skin or scales in the sand? Are you sure of this? Did you QT? If the stingray is eating well and often you should be fine

pieces of skin, and the lfs i get my fish from, qt their fish for 2 weeks before you can pick up ur order

alf1096 · 09/06/2013, 09:14 PM

A ray would be awesome to have. Sorry I can't add anything but would like to see a pic.

Reef_Junkie · 09/06/2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by alf1096

A ray would be awesome to have. Sorry I can't add anything but would like to see a pic.

Reef_Junkie · 09/06/2013, 09:21 PM

better pic

Goss · 09/07/2013, 09:16 AM

The tank is too small. There are too many obstructions in the tank for him to not scrape himself up. This is not the correct set up for a ray.

Sk8r · 09/07/2013, 04:44 PM

I'm also not keen on cleaner shrimp. In a small tank they themselves can irritate an unfortunate fish until his skin is raw.

09/06/2013, 07:43 PM	#1
Reef_Junkie Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 7	stingray concern HELP ASAP I keep all my water parameters up to date, i run a good filtration, i keep temp at 75, and have a good sand bed. I have had him for a week. He is eating well from my hand and my tank is a 6ft tank and 2ft wide. he seems very healthy and fine. But their is sand sticking to his coat and i think i see some shedding remains in my sand. My cleaner shrimp loves to clean him, so he stays up to date on his hygiene. I did notice it when i did my first water change with him in the tank. Then the signs sprang up of sand sticking to him and some shedding. I hope he is not sick. I love this guy. Plz help us. __________________ 135 gallon mixed reef

09/06/2013, 08:32 PM	#2
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	The sand sticking to him is nothing to worry about. Are you seeing pieces of his skin or scales in the sand? Are you sure of this? Did you QT? If the stingray is eating well and often you should be fine __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

09/06/2013, 09:14 PM	#4
alf1096 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 399	A ray would be awesome to have. Sorry I can't add anything but would like to see a pic. __________________ 125 gal DT with 30 Sump, ReefBreeders LEDs, Mixed Reef

09/07/2013, 04:44 PM	#8
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	I'm also not keen on cleaner shrimp. In a small tank they themselves can irritate an unfortunate fish until his skin is raw. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

09/07/2013, 09:16 AM	#7
Goss Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Valley Center, Ca. Posts: 222	The tank is too small. There are too many obstructions in the tank for him to not scrape himself up. This is not the correct set up for a ray.