Zoo database

Stingrays

Myliobatoidei spp.

Natuurlijk dieet Stingrays

Stingrays are a group of rays that are related to sharks, which have a wide range of opportunistic feeding strategies. Most stingrays feed primarily on mollusks, crustaceans and sometimes small fish. Some stingrays are primarily benthic bottom feeders.

Fish
Fish
Invertebrates / crustaceans
Invertebrates / crustaceans

Voedingsadvies Stingrays

Voerhoeveelheid per dag

1-2%

Voorbeeld van procentberekening

Als een dier 5 kg weegt en 2% van zijn lichaamsgewicht eet, krijgt het
 
5 x 0,02 = 0,1 kg voer in totaal per dag

Voedersamenstelling

99% Visproducten
1% Supplementen

Verhoudingen (vers product)

0,99 x 0,1 kg = 99 g visproducten
0,01 x 0,1 kg = 1 g supplementen

Dieetadviezen

Aanbevolen

Variety of fish, crustaceans and invertebrates

Supplements

Niet aanbevolen

Live prey

Veelvoorkomende ziekten

An unbalanced diet may result in one of these more commonly occurring diseases/conditions:

  • Poor water quality (can lead to ammonia poisoning)
  • Gill impairment
  • Iodine deficiency
  • Vitamin A deficiency
  • Vitamin D deficiency
  • Vitamin E deficiency
  • Obesity

Aanvullend advies

  • Divide the “Feed quantity per day” over at least two feeding moments per day.
  • A general guideline is to feed stingrays smaller meals 2-3 times a day, providing only as much food as they can consume within a few minutes.
  • The suitable amount of food will depend on the size and species of the stingray, as well as the size of the tank or enclosure they are housed in.
  • The supplements should be given according to the appropriate dosage that is mentioned on the labelling.
  • Make sure that the water quality parameters are maintained within pre-set ranges, as this is essential for proper welfare and health.

Species within this group

  • Cownose rays
  • Southern stingrays
  • Spotted eagle rays
  • Blue spotted rays
  • Leopard rays
  • Freshwater stingrays