Ray tank? What do I need?

[D-Fish]

I’m thinking about doing a ray tank. But I’ve not ever done salt water and am not sure what all I’d need to have one.

What’s the bare minimum requirements for a ray tank and what would your advice be for someone that is thinking about doing one?

[bribo12]

At least 3-400 gallons for the smallest rays. The more room the better. Honestly would not recommend starting saltwater with a stingray tank. You’ll need a good skimmer, power heads, tank, sand, rock, they will need different food varieties(shrimp, silversides, other meaty foods).

[D-Fish]

Originally Posted by bribo12

At least 3-400 gallons for the smallest rays. The more room the better. Honestly would not recommend starting saltwater with a stingray tank.

Ok that could be a problem but that’s why I’m asking here. I have a 180 but that’s half that size.

[Dary421]

I love rays but in this case I’d leave it up to sea world to house them,…they’d be extremely hard to maintain properly and they’d be awfully messy too.

[Sniperhank]

I'm not sure, but depending on the ray it might need a circular tank like some sharks and jellies.

[D-Fish]

Thanks again everyone, I have decided to not to go down this path right now. It definitely sounds above my pay grade. Thank you for your honesty and responses!