Blue Spotted Stingray

(Neotrygon kuhlii)

Neotrygon Stingrays should be added to very large aquariums with wide open swim areas and a good filter system. Stingrays also require a fine sand bed as they may partially bury themselves in the sand, concealing themselves from predators. Neotrygon also prefer rocky, coral reef areas be sure to provide some rockwork in the aquarium. Stingrays may be sensitive to copper, do not treat aquarium with copper products. Provide Stingrays with a diet rich in meaty based foods. They are social among their own species. Ensure a tight fitting lid as Stingrays may jump.

Blue Spotted Stingray are also sometimes known as the Kuhl's Stingray or the Blue Spotted Maskray. Not often seen in the aquarium trade. Blue Spotted Stingray are an olive green with blue spots. Blue Spotted Stingray can grow to slightly more than 28".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 250 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH

  • Care: CareDifficultDifficult
  • Behavior: BehaviorAgressiveAgressive
  • Diet: DietLive FoodLive Food DietFrozen FoodFrozen Food
  • Habitat: HabitatSand FlatSand Flat
  • Light: LightMediumMedium