life span of a Bluedot stingray?

[jacnklt]

I would like a Bluedot but have heard that they don't survie more than a year... Any Experience?

[Pete]

In captivity? dont bother, it will most certainly die. These need to be left in the wild

[bob saget]

I have had mine for one year and three days = ) I had to use a certain antibiotic to flush out his digestive organs of a certain parasitic worm that typically kills the ray by eating its insides. I really dont recomend the ray because not only are the meds a key but premium water quality is a must. The ray tank is very demanding if you do not keep up with it, you will watch it perish.

[jacnklt]

thanks for the info bob...that was what I needed to hear...

[Crusty Old Shellback]

There is an article in the most recent AFM magazine on them that I got in the mail yesterday. I haven't had a time to read it yet ( reef club meet last night ;) )but you may want to pick it up and see what it has to say.