Freshwater Stingray tank mates
Potamotrygon motoro
5 rated pairings from the Freshwater Stingray care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Freshwater Stingray needs at least 250 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
4 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Surinamensis Corydoras
Corydoras surinamensis
15 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Bottom-dwelling catfish that occupy similar zones but are unlikely to compete directly for food
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small algae eaters that stay in lower water column and avoid stingray territory
Upside-Down Catfish
Synodontis nigriventris
20 gal min · 4" adult · Peaceful
Nocturnal bottom dweller with similar activity patterns and non-aggressive behavior
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus sp.
20 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater that occupies different feeding niche and avoids stingray interaction
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.