Newborn and younger pups will of course eat softer, or less robust, smaller prey organisms, as well as smaller portions compared to large Juvenile and Adult Interesting research has shown how freshwater rays DO indeed employ jaw mechanics to chew their food much like a goat (or us for instance) Now THERE’S an interesting new word! Our Potamotrygon species are broadly speaking capable of biting, chewing, and grinding whole or portions of whole food and prey organisms. Most of what we discuss is thus targeted at this description but it will guide you in the general care of their other relatives whether South American, African or Asian species.įresh Water Stingray Feed has a multitude of options some good and some not so great.ĭurophagous. Our favorite pets, in this case, River Stingrays are exclusively Freshwater, and almost exclusively Potamotrygon spp, with other genera very rarely available or encountered. We will cover what we know to work and include supplier options available to you from your pet store, seafood supplier or specialist such as ourselves…more on that later. Since Is based in South Africa and the only large-scale Fresh Water Stingray breeder. This both a good AND a bad thing, as we are in a limited hobby and population situation. Often eager to follow what we’ve heard and seen online, internationally or on offer via the Pet Trade. Observing the SA Freshwater Stingrays hobby and market space you will encounter hobbyists, breeders and Dealers. We will evolve our posts as we find new techniques, product,s and information.
Feeding also affects your water quality and so much more] Feeding your Fresh Water Stingray correctly ensures a healthy stingray from pup size to adults.