Blue Spotted Stingray

The Blue Spotted Stingray (Neotrygon kuhlii) is a semi-aggressive species that is not reef-safe, admired for its striking electric-blue spots, diamond-shaped disc, long slender tail, and graceful swimming style.

Males typically have smaller disc sizes, proportionally longer claspers, and are more active in seeking mates, while females/juveniles are larger-bodied, rounder in disc shape, and more sedentary when resting on the substrate. They reach about 18–22 inches (disc width + tail length) and should be housed in aquariums of at least 300+ gallons, with an emphasis on floor space rather than height.

Provide a fine sandbed to prevent skin abrasions, minimal live rock arranged to leave open swimming space, and some hiding spots/caves for resting. They thrive in stable water parameters (salinity ~1.020–1.025, temperature ~72–79°F, pH ~8.1–8.4). A secure lid is essential since stingrays can leap or climb the tank walls when stressed.

Diet should consist of mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, small crustaceans, squid, clam meat, and chopped shrimp, with occasional supplementation of high-quality marine meaty pellets. With proper care, this stingray makes a stunning and unique centerpiece, but it requires advanced aquarist experience and very specific conditions.

International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos/videos after arrival at IA. Some species are import-to-order (3-10 business days). Many common species are already cleared or near the end of QT.

Several species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.