{"title":"Stingrays (EXPERT ONLY)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarine stingrays are Expert Only benthic species from tropical oceans, requiring very large aquariums with sandy bottoms. Tank size: 500+ gallons, water: 72–78°F, salinity 1.020–1.025, pH 8.1–8.4. Diet: shrimp, crab, and other meaty foods, highly sensitive and exempt from livestock guarantees.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yellow-stingray-expert-only","title":"Yellow stingray (EXPERT ONLY)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Stingray is a small tropical ray native to the western Atlantic and Caribbean, commonly found in shallow sandy areas and seagrass beds around places like Florida, the Bahamas, and throughout the Caribbean Sea. It stays relatively small compared to many rays, reaching a maximum disk width of about 14 inches (36 cm). In aquariums it requires a large tank with a wide sandy bottom, typically 180 gallons or larger, because rays need floor space rather than height. Ideal water conditions are a temperature of 75–82°F (24–28°C) and salinity of about 1.023–1.025 with excellent filtration and stable marine parameters. Yellow stingrays are carnivores, feeding on small invertebrates such as shrimp, worms, clams, and small crustaceans, and in captivity they are usually fed pieces of shrimp, squid, fish, or other meaty seafood. Their temperament is generally peaceful, but they may eat very small fish or invertebrates they can catch, so they are not reef-safe. They usually do best with calm tankmates that will not nip at them, and because they require pristine water, soft substrate, and specialized care, they are typically recommended for experienced marine aquarists. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquaria","offers":[{"title":"14 inches long","offer_id":51343097397536,"sku":null,"price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/3695\/3888\/files\/Screen_Shot_2026-03-13_at_9.18.14_PM.png?v=1773451119"},{"product_id":"special-order-california-round-ray-expert-only","title":"(SPECIAL ORDER) California Round Ray (EXPERT ONLY)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:452feb9d-954a-4111-9700-be9aaf1e73a0-54\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-86\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"13477df6-fdf5-4043-be5a-f98e5ec08e87\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"696\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe California Round Ray, Urobatis halleri, is a small, hardy ray with a round body shape and calm temperament, but it requires careful husbandry to thrive in captivity. It needs a minimum tank size of 150 gallons, with salinity adjusted for marine conditions, pH 7.8–8.2, and temperature 72–78°F (22–26°C). Carnivorous, it feeds on meaty foods such as shrimp, small fish, and worms. This species should be housed with similarly sized or larger tankmates to reduce stress and requires a soft sandy substrate to protect its delicate underside, along with ample open swimming space. This is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eEXPERT-ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e species, and due to its specialized care requirements, it is exempt from any guarantees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51348747354400,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/3695\/3888\/files\/ScreenShot2026-03-16at10.15.28AM.png?v=1773672447"},{"product_id":"special-order-cortez-ray-expert-only","title":"(SPECIAL ORDER) Cortez Ray (EXPERT ONLY)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:452feb9d-954a-4111-9700-be9aaf1e73a0-55\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-88\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1b262865-f0fd-4aa1-87ea-6a1cdc6cfc13\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"688\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"18\"\u003eCortez Ray\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"40\"\u003eUrobatis maculatus\u003c\/em\u003e, is a small to medium-sized ray native to the eastern Pacific, recognized for its rounded body and spotted pattern. It requires a minimum tank size of 150 gallons, with salinity adjusted for marine conditions, pH 7.8–8.2, and temperature 72–78°F (22–26°C). Carnivorous, it feeds on meaty foods such as shrimp, small fish, and worms. The Cortez Ray should be housed with similarly sized or larger tankmates to reduce stress and requires a soft sandy substrate to protect its delicate underside, along with ample open swimming space. This is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eEXPERT-ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e species, and due to its specialized care requirements, it is exempt from any guarantees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51348751679776,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/3695\/3888\/files\/ScreenShot2026-03-16at10.15.15AM.png?v=1773673100"},{"product_id":"special-order-blue-spot-stingray-round-expert-only","title":"(SPECIAL ORDER) Blue Spot Stingray: Round (EXPERT ONLY)","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"c3df574c-834e-498a-860c-7ef35e7e6d4b\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-89\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:452feb9d-954a-4111-9700-be9aaf1e73a0-56\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-90\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"99094f8b-637e-49f9-b6ec-41dd0f552acb\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"689\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"27\"\u003eBlue Spot Round Ray\u003c\/strong\u003e, Urobatis pardalis, is a small, striking ray known for its round body and bright blue spots on a sandy brown background. It requires a minimum tank size of 150 gallons, with salinity adjusted for marine conditions, pH 7.8–8.2, and temperature 72–78°F (22–26°C). Carnivorous, it feeds on meaty foods such as shrimp, small fish, and worms. The Blue Spot Round Ray should be housed with similarly sized or larger tankmates to reduce stress and requires a soft sandy substrate to protect its delicate underside, along with ample open swimming space. This is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eEXPERT-ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e species, and due to its specialized care requirements, it is exempt from any guarantees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51348762460448,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/3695\/3888\/files\/ScreenShot2026-03-16at10.14.48AM.png?v=1773673359"},{"product_id":"special-order-blue-spot-stingray-diamond-expert-only","title":"(SPECIAL ORDER) Blue Spot Stingray: Diamond (EXPERT ONLY)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:452feb9d-954a-4111-9700-be9aaf1e73a0-57\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-92\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a6ec0e6d-5e48-4995-a0f8-60c61476203e\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"693\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"29\"\u003eBlue Spot Diamond Ray\u003c\/strong\u003e, Urobatis halleri “diamond” morph, is a striking ray with a distinctive diamond-shaped body and bright blue spotting across its back. It requires a minimum tank size of 150 gallons, with salinity adjusted for marine conditions, pH 7.8–8.2, and temperature 72–78°F (22–26°C). Carnivorous, it feeds on meaty foods such as shrimp, small fish, and worms. This species should be housed with similarly sized or larger tankmates to reduce stress and requires a soft sandy substrate to protect its delicate underside, along with ample open swimming space. This is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eEXPERT-ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e species, and due to its specialized care requirements, it is exempt from any guarantees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51348767408416,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/3695\/3888\/files\/ScreenShot2026-03-16at10.13.50AM.png?v=1773673731"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/3695\/3888\/collections\/IMG_6388.jpg?v=1773524386","url":"https:\/\/apexaquaria.com\/collections\/stingrays-expert-only.oembed","provider":"Apex Aquaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}