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Motoro Stingray Potamotrygon motoro

Potamotrygon motoro

Origin: Amazon / Paraguay (captive-bred)

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Water Parameters

Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6–7.5
49
GH (Hardness)1–10 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)0–5 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH

Quick Stats

Max Size
50 cm
Min Tank
500 L
Lifespan
15
Swimming Level
bottom
Schooling
No
Diet
carnivore
Temperament
Peaceful but venomous — handle with extreme caution.

About

Potamotrygon motoro — the Motoro or ocellate river stingray — is one of the most commonly kept freshwater stingray species. Its distinctive orange-yellow ocelli (eye spots) on a brown-grey disc are unmistakable. It is venomous (barb) and requires experienced handling. It needs very large, wide tanks with fine sand for burying, pristine water quality, and a diet of meaty whole prey. Feeding live/fresh whole earthworms and fish is essential. A specialist, long-lived species.

Care Guide

SPECIALIST. WARNING: Venomous barb. Tank: 500+ L wide/shallow. Fine sand. Pristine water. Feed: earthworms, whole market shrimp, white fish. Strict quarantine. CITES II compliance.

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