California Round Ray Baby (Expert Only)

About this fish

California Round Ray Baby (Expert Only) is a stingray for the home saltwater aquarium, sold under the scientific name Urobatis halleri. It’s a sand-dwelling, bottom-resting ray that’s typically kept in large, well-maintained tanks where it can glide over open sand and bury itself comfortably. This fish is most useful for experienced aquarists who can provide the space, soft substrate, and stable conditions a stingray needs, along with careful handling due to its venomous tail spine.

Features:

• Glides over open sand and naturally buries itself to rest
• Requires a very large tank and a wide, soft sand bed for comfortable placement
• Needs excellent filtration to support water quality in a ray system
• Best kept with peaceful tankmates and without sharp rockwork that could cause injury
• Tail spine is venomous—use caution when working in the tank
• Feed meaty foods such as shrimp, squid, and clam several times a week
• Acclimate slowly and provide a quiet spot for settling after arrival

Specifications:

• Scientific name: Urobatis halleri
• Shop level: Expert Only
• Sizes offered: Medium
• Diet: Meaty foods such as shrimp, squid, and clam (several times per week)
• Temperament: Generally suited to peaceful tankmates
• Handling note: Venomous tail spine; use care when working in the tank
• Substrate/placement: Wide, soft sand bed for burying and resting
• Filtration: Excellent filtration required