The Blue Dot Stingray requires sand  substrate, as its abdomen is easily scratched.   It likes to cover itself with the soft substrate as camouflage. Once acclimated, it will eat any invertebrates in the tank. The tail spine is venomous and only used for protection. Caution should be taken when netting it, or when it is not visible and maintenance is performed in the aquarium. It should never be exposed to copper-based medications.

Due to its lack of hardiness when introduced into an aquarium, it should only be kept by an experienced hobbyist.

1. Photography that shows more than 1 individual product in the picture are "Select EIBI" products.We select a group of up to 5 comparable specimens for the EIBI photography. You will receive one of the specimens,not the entire grouping. Selecting an individual specimen within the group is not available at this time.One of the group will be chosen for you. These EIBI products are equal in quality and value, and this method allows usto offer significantly more products to you at a much lower cost than uploading individual specimens.

2. EIBI specimens have the product name. picture and price displayed. If you are purchasing from the EIBI area,we assume you are familiar with the care and husbandry of the marine life you are buying, and you want the added 'peace of mind' to see the specific specimen you are receiving. If you need more information about the species, please search the website for the particular species you are interested in and read the product details page. You can also visit our forum at: forums.saltwaterfish.com

3. EIBI marine life sells out quickly. Please remember that an item is not sold until it is purchased from the site.The system will remove the product from your cart if you have not checked out within a 20 minute time period, we apologize, but that means someone else purchasedthe product before you checked out. Remember, these are individual or 'Select EIBI' products.With thousands of people on the site at any given time, the spectacular and unique specimens sell out quickly.

Expert Only: Items designated as expert only require special care such as a species specific environment, special diet or care, and an expert level, experienced aquarist. Not for beginners. Expert Only items qualify for our live arrival guarantee only, and are exempt from our extended 8 day guarantee.