Black Diamond Stingray #1 (female)

BLACK DIAMOND STINGRAY

Potamotrygon leopoldi “Black Diamond”

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📍 BASIC INFO

Origin: South America – Xingu River Basin, Brazil

Adult Size: 18″–24″+ Disc Width

Temperament: Peaceful / Predatory

Care Level: ⭐ Advanced

Tank Level: Bottom

🍽 DIET

Carnivore

Accepts: Shrimp, earthworms, mussels, clams, krill, pieces of fish, and high-quality sinking carnivore pellets

✔ COMPATIBILITY

Suitable only with large, peaceful fish that cannot fit into its mouth. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species, small fish, plecos that may attach to the ray, and territorial bottom dwellers. Tankmates must not prevent the stingray from feeding.

💧 WATER PARAMETERS

pH: 6.0–7.5

Temperature: 78–84°F

Ammonia: 0 ppm

Nitrite: 0 ppm

Nitrate: <20 ppm

⭐ HIGHLIGHT

One of the most prestigious freshwater stingrays, featuring a deep black body covered with brilliant white spots. Selective Black Diamond bloodlines are prized for intense coloration, balanced spotting, and exceptional pattern quality.

📝 CARE NOTES

Requires an exceptionally large aquarium with extensive bottom space, fine sand, powerful filtration, and highly oxygenated water. Black Diamond Stingrays are extremely sensitive to ammonia, nitrite, unstable conditions, and many medications. Feed a varied diet and perform frequent water changes.

⚠️ CAUTION

This species has a venomous tail spine capable of causing serious injury. Never handle it directly, and use extreme caution during aquarium maintenance and transportation.

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