ARE STINGRAYS DANGEROUS TO KEEP IN THE AQUARIUM?

[@RachelOLeary]

I really enjoy these videos focused on information. Awesome video Joey

[@michaelrivell5659]

Hope you dont take this negatively, I realize it could sound back handed. Imo this is the best video you have made in a while. Extremely interesting, informative, and u made it fun. I cant wait to watch it later with my son he will dig all the ray facts.

[@ezgtheperson8379]

You inform, entertain, and interact with your watchers. The best channel on youtube HANDS DOWN.👍👍

[@Dovietail]

I was stung on the ankle by a stingray in San Diego, and it was the single most painful experience I've ever had. Also, it lasted for hours and hours. I was in agony for nearly 12 hours. The doctor in our hotel told me there was absolutely nothing he could do. He suggested I purchase a bottle of tequila, pour half of it on the sting, and drink the other half.

[@Littlewings1211]

Flappy water pancake?? You mean the underwater roomba? 😂

[@nothern_most]

After I graduated high school here in Alaska I got to go to Florida for a week with my sister and our best friend to stay in our friend's grandparents' rental by the beach. It was mating season for stingrays we were told, so they were abundant and we were taught to shuffle through the sand in the water so that they would know we were coming and would swim away. We shuffled our little hearts all week. That last night before we were to fly out the next morning, I shuffled my way back to shore. The last couple steps there was a berm of busted shells and stones I had to step over. One foot over, ok. Next foot, not even 2 feet from shore BAM! Stingray barb in the foot. 😫 that was the most immense amount of pain I have felt at one time in my entire life. Washed that sucker out with hot water and soap and gimped my way home through 4 airports the next day. Still got the scar. 🤣

[@HOLY_FRIJOLES]

I had an ex mother in law named Barb. Equally venomous.

[@yousifalabassi8634]

Ogm lol

[@lilyj.thomas4555]

🤣🤣 best comment on this thread. 🤣🤣

[@princeofrandomstuff2217]

Brilliant 👏 🤣🤣🤣

[@EnglishwithShamim]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MartinWhelan02]

😂😂😂😂😂 so funny

[@june-uni]

Very interesting info about flappy pancakes. Thanks Joey ⚡️

[@dinjoe828]

"You really don't need to be in the aquarium" *Swims in it*

[@EthanRakoff]

The reason you run your hand under hot water (and this works with many other venoms as well) is actually to denature (break down) the proteins in the venom. It's like how when you cook an egg, the proteins change dramatically and the egg solidifies, the same thing happens in the venom. It's still there and it still gets into your body, but it can help break it down faster.

[@noah.stat_dg]

Totally need to make that stingray profile, its really gonna help me in ten years when I get my stingrays!

[@FallenForce1919]

Joey, you would make an excellent marine biologist. So informative.

[@454blazer3]

I was stung 2 years ago from one of my motoro Ray's. It was the most excruciating pain I have ever experienced. The pain did not subside for over 2 hrs. Lesson learned treat them with the care and respect they deserve.

[@arwen2022]

I've loved stingrays ever since I watched Steve Irwin at a touch pond when I was a little girl. I turned 30 and finally got to experience a stingray touch pond. The very next day....you post this video solely on stingrays. Love the coincidence and your videos. Thanks for entertaining and educating me for all these years.

[@bacon3703]

Never forget Steve Irwin. He's wrestling crocs in heaven now

[@appeabbe7199]

crocs that he took from his farm and planted in the wild to make it seem like he was wrestling wild animals.

[@DoYouBelvInTheYeti]

He is a perfect example of what not too do... He was great but he was also extremely risky...

[@jasonchow6475]

And stingrays too

[@Loveofpets]

This video was very interesting. Thank you!

[@KainoaBlackeagle]

I love that Joey is educating himself more on finer aspects of individual fish species, bringing more knowledgeable value to his vids. Don't be too rigid though Joey, we love your humorous human side too!!😁

[@a-a-ron8201]

I believe the reason you run a sting site under hot water has to do with breaking down proteins in the venom...

[@espeterson522]

Joey, the hot water is used to denature the proteins that the venom is made of, rendering them useless. It basically unfolds the proteins, and they are no longer able to attach to the cells they are designed to attack. Good video!

[@LFB_Wildlife]

R.I.P Steve Irwin! His status is legend and will never be forgotten!!!

[@1400Echo]

Im super happy you made this video. I definitely learned a lot. I absolutely adore these little pancake puppies

[@Richs_reef]

Can you do a care video on freshwater rays please?

[@NikTokleyEdits]

Can you give us an update on Bruce and the saltwater tank? Thanks

[@michaeltant1940]

Bro I just want to say I'm a pretty big fan. Your videos have helped me so much when I started to become a aquarist and you keep teaching me new things about fish and aquariums. Keep it up Joey and thanks for teaching us.

[@mudkipjuice]

Most animals that are venomous or poisonous are immune to their own type of venom or poison since their biology knows how to regulate and break down what could be harmful amounts of it, so if I had to guess, rays probably aren't affected by the venom, just the stab wound if it's bad.

[@seanb0wers514]

Hey Joey, I wonder if you could use that Barb like a Quill. Attach a handle. Maybe a bulb that releases ink... Stingray Pen:)

[@jessicarivers332]

Flappy water pancakes! I spit out my water when I heard that! 🤣🤣🤣

[@tommiervasti898]

Thaw will not happen soon because he want’s to grow the arowanas

[@stevenmoisan516]

I’d love to see a species spotlight on Stingrays they are my absolute favorite fish in the entire hobby.

[@kanyontyner9539]

Steven Moisan Rachel O’Leary did a species spot light on rays!

[@snow6362]

Joey, your amazing man. You are like the book of knowledge when it comes to aquariums.

[@TheLuckythirt3en]

I would enjoy more videos on stingrays. This was informative and enjoyed this video.

[@judecatanyag6804]

RIP Steve Irwin

[@risky8370]

I personally would love a video on "flappy pancakes"! 😂😂😂 I about died laughing at that one!

[@shubunkin.goldfishtank]

Very informative video on stingrays! Nice job Joey!

[@kes9612]

Had river rays as a kid and never had a problem with them, mine started small just little pups and eventually grew quite large. Believe my pair lived for around 6 or 7years which was quite long considering they came from walmart back in the day but i couldnt leave there knowing that someone might impulse buy them knowing nothing about their care or worse no one buy them and they were doomed to die witu everytjing else at walmart. My favorite aquarium pet ever

[@Chris-hi8gc]

Very educational. I didn’t know most of this. Thanks Joey!

[@thekingofdiy]

You're welcome!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hey Joey, it looks like the water level in your tanks are low. Haha. Just kidding. Nice video! See you in Dallas. : -)

[@justincase733]

These types of videos are gold. We know you're an encyclopedia of fish information and while your projects are cool and keep us entertained, these videos actually teach us something, and the way you present things keeps us engaged. Please keep these informational videos coming and thank you for the content!

[@davidpoling7748]

Deeper educational aspect of this video was awesome!

[@her-myoh-nee1324]

You're amazing. I absolutely love all that you do. I'm not a builder, at all, but you've convinced me to make my own aquarium.

[@MLManimasters]

I don't know how bony fish feel if they get barbed by stingrays, but I do know that hammerheads don't seem to care much. Many hammerheads have been found with barbs stuck around and in their mouths, but otherwise appear to be quite healthy and act normal. Perhaps they feel an initial shock from the stab, but it doesn't stop them from trying to eat the ray anyway. Then again, hammerheads are designed to hunt stingrays anyway. Their wide heads help detect fish hidden in the sand (like rays), and are useful for holding down pectoral disks of rays to prevent escape, so I wouldn't be surprised if these sharks have developed an immunity to the venom as well.

[@Aquariumecosystem]

I love this kind of informational videos man. You should do more like these!

[@Tankavellie]

Awesome!! Would like more vids on them!

[@kathleenwhite9741]

Thank you Joey, really enjoyed this topic and how you presented it! 👍😀

[@TheMotive187]

Yes please do a stingray profile. I have been looking to possible buy a teacup reticulated stingray but am hesitant on doing so

[@heidispawsandfins]

Loving this video. Love stingrays but would never have enough room for a tank bug enough. Seen them at Sea Life in Brighton UK. They were in a shallow "tank". They would come over and greet anyone who took an interest in them and appeared to love being "stroked" coming back for more. Wonderful animals xx

[@connorleferink8456]

05:52 The hot water is to denature the proteins. All venom is, is a modified protein the animal produces for various reasons. Things like how water (>110 Fahrenheit), acidity, etc will denature proteins. When I say denature I essentially mean breakdown. That is why your body will run a fever, it is an attempt to denature the proteins in whatever is making you sick. On the flip side, fevers can be extremely dangerous because you don’t want to denature your own proteins. Hope this helped a bit. Peace.

[@2amgaming388]

Got to it before me, was gonna say this too. Most marine toxins are heat unstable so they will break down in high heat. You always want to remove whatever you're getting harmed by, barb or tentacle, before submerging the area in hot water, as hot as can be tolerated, as stated

[@theizax2242]

Joeyyyy do a shrimp tank, I think there are a lot of people who don’t understand the differences between neocaridina and caridina. It’d be an awesome thing to watch and learn from. Also I support anyone supporting a mudskipper or hill stream tank. 👍👍 keep up the awesome vids man, they’ve been my most helpful tool in this hobby.

[@ayyo5971]

Steve Irwin died the same way he lived...with animals in his heart.

[@ukaiheiraki6995]

Too soon bruh. Too soon.

[@ayyo5971]

@@ukaiheiraki6995 it's been like over 5 years!

[@BTECE_FARIZ]

@@ayyo5971 almost 13 years

[@ayyo5971]

world dang.

[@sniper21MVP4]

Bro nooo

[@shawnamize8342]

Yes please give us more on stingrays how to treat if sick how to quarantine diets breeding ect. I work in a fish store and we have tons of people with Ray's but there's not alot about them out there.

[@nathanspencer5292]

R.I.P Steve

[@karenwolfsen]

Very interesting video! I would really enjoy a species care video I enjoy learning new and interesting things about all animals. It's nice to learn from you and all your experiences. Thanks as always for sharing !😊

[@ce4341]

Lol, once you said "burb" i knew right away you were Canadian haha

[@suestebbins5495]

so good to see you back in the groove

[@mitchkayla9195]

More videos on flappy water pancakes

[@carminepetracca7518]

joey: that was a lot of interesting information that you acquired on the rays. very good video.

[@shloimiorbach6572]

Hi Joey I love your videos Thank you for them How about experiment with the viewers how to take care of fish, while holding, and as the Fry grow up, Thank you again God bless you and your family.

[@nikki_bluexx]

Really enjoying this video. Nicely presented with very interesting information about stingrays. Would love to see more of this.

[@faisalmiah365]

I like the way you say "Berb"

[@debohaver4747]

Love all the wealth of knowledge you share. Please, do it more often. Good video.

[@thekingofdiy]

Thanks!

[@williamamely7038]

Because they are made mostly of cartilage, as sharks and their relatives, they rarely fossilize, which is why we have no idea how what their ancestors looked like. There's no doubts that there may be ten of thousands of species that may no nothing of because they do not fossilize. But since we do have Sharks and Rays around today, we can marvel over them and maybe learn things from their anatomy and can benefit Humanity medicinally. Thanks again for sharing your Stingrays with us, Joey.

[@abusinasyedtareq3552]

Hey joey I am watching since 2 years.I have learnt a lot from you.Keep up the good work and keep entertaining us.

[@kevinpoe8137]

Unfortunately Steve Irwin was one of those victims ☹️☹️☹️

[@FreeSpiritCrafter]

The arowana are getting big! The landscaping looks good too!

[@davidonfim2381]

Well, there's a reason sting rays evolved their barbs and venom, and that's mostly to stab other fish with it. So yeah, other fish definitely should feel the pain from both the barb and the venom. Otherwise the barb/venom wouldn't have evolved*. As far as other rays go though, I don't know. It's possible that they're immune to it. *unless mammalian/reptilian/other tetrapod predators are the main threats to the sting rays, which I don't think is the case. Maybe that's true for some species (like freshwater sting rays), but I don't think for most marine rays...?

[@wotrulke5868]

Great insight into keeping fresh water stingrays, always great advice from the king of DIY 👍🏼I'm never going to keep Rays but it doesn't stop me wanting to learn more about fishkeeping 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@SimonJones265]

In many ways that is my fav tank of yours Joey. Beautiful fish in a beautiful environment.

[@chasetug2129]

12:32 arowana in back yawns lol

[@BatmandaHawkins]

Would love a more in depth look at everything required for keeping Ray's and breeds/morphs practical for more advanced hobbyists.

[@DisBeNikoooo]

Rest in piece Steve Irwin

[@timetofight6617]

DisBeNIko he died because he pulled out the barb

[@DisBeNikoooo]

@@timetofight6617 Well aware

[@marysoldeeley2218]

Water Pancakes! I love it! Great info big guy! Awesome stuff!

[@wdizombie]

R.i.p Steve

[@Malinterpretation]

Could you do a comprehensive video on the filtratition of your different tanks. Would be awesome to know how your pumps work and different pipes you use!

[@Björnvar]

And to think, hammerhead sharks love to eat rays and give absolutely zero shits about the barbs, one hammerhead had around 96 barbs in its mouth and throat!

[@andybergeron914]

Anyone else here that can't help but giggle at Joey's accent solely based off the fact they've watched way too many episodes of trailerpark boys? Especially when he keeps saying barb lol

[@dannym2359]

not sure if anyone said it yet or not, but the reason why very hot water would help with the venom is b/c certain venoms are very sensitive to high temperatures. When you run the hot water over the wound, you are literally destroying the venom. I don't know how many venoms out there can be neutralized in that manner, but I do know there are a few

[@Meskarune]

Yeah, it changes the structure of the proteins in the venom so they are denatured and no longer affect the body.

[@KongBueno]

First time learning about rays. Awesome video!

[@carntaffordanyweed4207]

Please can you tell me the best way how to breed my stingrays i have a male and female pearl had them for about a year? There about 3 year old? He chases her around but wont actually do anything!!!! Thanks...

[@leen7055]

Can't help but think of Steve Irwin RIP when discussing being stabbed by a stingray. They are lovely creatures though, it was amazing being able to pet one at the Georgia Aquarium.

[@merlingt1]

The venom must have some effect on the fish because otherwise there would be no purpose to stingrays evolving with venom in the barb. Even if the fish do not appear to be in pain like humans, it must have some sort of effect.

[@johncrowell9014]

Definitely want to hear more about stingrays!

[@RoGuExPaNcAkE]

RIP Steve Irwin ....

[@kristopherblyth2200]

Nice vid and informative. Love your answers, there are just some weird questions out there but they are good to address.

[@mcfrisko834]

Discovered this channel yesterday! Damn you’re a good guy 😎💯

[@theduckhut346]

I just screamed from the cuteness of the premi baby stingray u shared in this video

[@Savior_ofGotham]

Chondrichthyes is the term for cartilagenous fish like sharks, skates, rays, etc

[@Savior_ofGotham]

@Aqua Golly Elasmobranchii is a subclass of Chondrichthyes. Cartilagenous fish in general are Chondrichthyes, and in that class there is the subclass Elasmobranchii which is more specifically sharks, rays, skates. I wasn't correcting him, just including more information for anyone.

[@bgaquariums9044]

I’ve been thinking about getting a ray so care videos would be very appreciated!

[@christopherkozicki9597]

While we're changing rays to flappy water pancakes can we rename the arowanas to armored river jumpers?

[@ClemensRecheisDrums]

omg me too

[@jpollonais]

yeah i would really enjoy seeing a how to on how to keep rays. include things like minimum different species of fw rays, minimum tank size, diet, tank mates. Nobody is more qualified than you to do this joey. make it happen please :)

[@pamallcorn4066]

I was stabbed by a sting ray. The barb felt like glass going in. The pain was severe and bad. It didn't leave the barb in because I jerked really fast. I was lucky. Hot water helped the pain but you can not soak it a long time with an open wound. They hang around the shore during matting season. Becareful...

[@ChrisShyam]

Yea that happend

[@rachelwebber3605]

Fish generally display pain by trying to rub the injured area, typically on whatever substrate they can find. They'll also show decreased alertness for the duration of the pain (i.e., not paying attention when you or another fish approaches them). They may also show decreased interest in food during the period of most intense pain. Since the stingray venom doesn't seem to be lethal for larger organisms, the evolutionary adaptation is to create an extremely aversive experience that "teaches" the wounded animal to avoid the stingray in the future. If the stung animal is social or raises its offspring, then its offspring or social group is also less likely to attempt attacking a stingray, as they will either witness the behavior of the wounded animal, or will be taught early on to avoid it. This is a fairly common strategy among venomous and poisonous organisms to ensure that their potential predators will (generally) leave them alone -- and is also one of the best indicators that their potential predators (like fish) can feel pain.

[@copuis]

ray barbs are a matter that is close to the heart for some people

[@candicefuino9956]

Interesting video! I would like to hear more

[@acediaworldpain3763]

No expert, but this is what I know about the 'hot water' thing: The reason you need to rinse the affected area with water (or just increase the temperature) as hot as you can tolerate is because the venom consists of proteins. Proteins 'fall apart' when it gets above a certain temperature, losing their function. What temperature that is depends on the protein. So if you get stung (this goes for, as far as I know, all types of venom) raising the temperature of the affected area to as high as you can tolerate wil start to break down the venom, depending on what you can tolerate and the type of protein. Obviously, in most cases, anti-venom is more efficient, so if you get bitten by a venomous snake, or stung by a bee when you are allergic, please get professional help ASAP, instead of running to the faucet.

[@Riceball01]

What about urine? I've heard that in the case of jellyfish stings you're supposed to pee on it and that helps, what about with stingray stings?

[@acediaworldpain3763]

I'd use vinegar mixed with hot water (or just seawater, NOT fresh water, as this sets off the remaining stinging cells) myself, since I've read that urine doesn't work properly. This disables the remaining stinging cells that didn't fire off, so you can safely remove the tentacles off of the affected skin, if present. The stinging cells are basically cells with long coiled up venomous barbs that fire off when disturbed. So acid alone doesn't help against the pain, it just prevents more stingers form going off. This is a totally different mechanism from a stingray (or a bee, for that matter). It's the same mechanism that corals use for defence. Again, no expert, so correct me if I'm wrong.

[@nicolejoy6618]

They are so cute omg the pups!! I remember going to sea world in Florida. It was very shallow but maybe 75 ft diameter circular tank. They give you minnos and you can feed and pet them.

[@tonywalker8421]

That man said "water pancakes." lol

[@dankgank420]

More on stingrays please! Wanted these as a child but won’t get them now since I don’t have the surface area

[@nickbiaz7620]

When you bring up how Steven Erwin died but don’t bring up Steve Erwin

[@DTS214]

There’s no need lol

[@elweshomayor]

Whatm

[@kagehikari4281]

@@wendigolycan The Crocodile hunter. He was an amazing guy. He had a tv series for a while on animal planet or Discovery. He did wild life documenterys and showed off different animals and wild life and habitats, but mostly he was a huge advocate for crocodiles and alligators and primarily did research and conservation work to help protect them and learn about them and educate the public. He developed new ways to handle crocks and relocate them and transport them. His family started off with a little zoo, he took over that and grew it to a huge attraction and education center that is is now. His death was devastating but his wife and kids have continued his work and outreach. They brought back the tv show and rebranded it and now it centers around the zoo. You can catch it on animal planet i believe. In short he was a legend of man and inspiration and a heck of a icon. Best known for his infectious, go geter, passionate personality.

[@chrisssiiy]

Loved this video. They’re such interesting funny little creatures

[@christopherharding560]

Joey. I need a shirt that says your diy fish keeper with your black stingray saying floppy water pancake.

[@mlmazur2007]

And now they will forever be known as.....water pancakes. Thanks Joey!