Our BIGGEST and OLDEST Stingray is GONE

[@zzlemy]

The replay sound in the end is gold 🤣

[@octaviorpm2388]

My ray died from Hurricane Sandy, 3 weeks no electricity. She was a Peruvian Flower Ray. Had her for about 5 years. She was gorgeous. I cried.

[@MrCites1]

You must me gay

[@octaviorpm2388]

MrCites1 me not , you me gay

[@letmebehonest7287]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family was sweet to help film and dispose of it. I too have trouble not laughing when someone makes those gagging sounds. They did well!

[@vexatiouswind]

Thanks for sharing this moment Kevin, it is never easy to make videos of the things that go wrong. I like seeing the good with the bad because we can learn as much from the things that don't go right as from the things that go perfectly. Everyone who is a fish keeper, whether they have a 10 gallon tank or an entire facility knows that death is just sometimes an unavoidable fact of the hobby, no matter how careful and loving you are with your fish. I love seeing the whole family working together! Oy deserves that dinner!

[@StingrayBiology]

Yes i agree with you, but sometimes its tough because there are people always judging my every move. Lol...

[@vexatiouswind]

@@StingrayBiology don't listen to the keyboard warriors. Everyone thinks they are an expert and knows your whole operation just because they saw a few 10 min videos. It's easy to judge and criticize from behind a screen, but just know that for every critic you have 10 people that love what you are doing, we just aren't as loud LOL.

[@6181green]

Sorry for your loss bro appreciate the transparency as well👍

[@花旗陳冠希]

Sorry for your loss man

[@mec104]

Lesson learned in this situation is that in the future all rays above 10yrs old must be placed on a separate tank, also do the same with rays above 15 yrs old. Never mixed old rays with younger ones. Often times we really need to loose a favorite pet in order for us to identify wrong practices in the hobby world then innovate to make it better in the future.

[@anikulalance2469]

Sorry for your Loss it was a beautiful ray

[@lynnbonica4342]

Thank you Oy for your help with the stingray today and for all the other times you have helped Kevin. Tell him you want a raise... you've earned it! 👍🙄🍄✌

[@oywai9400]

I dont need to tell him, I just take it. Lol

[@lynnbonica4342]

@@oywai9400 Way to go! ☺

[@hawaiiancane1]

Im glad you have a supportive spouse. Hats off to the both of you

[@MillaRaeDeshibeau]

Sorry about your loss, she was a beautiful Ray and she made many babies hope there is a duplicate one of her babies to raise up in her legacy. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@evelyn_r]

Sorry for your loss. It’s sad when an animal who has been with you for a decade and a half. Poor Oy, you did amazing to have held up as much as you did. I hope he did treat you out afterwards when you felt better!

[@6gunronnie834]

That gag reflex though

[@oywai9400]

I tried my best to help until I couldn't hold it any more. Lol. But after watching the video I was laughing so hard. Lol

[@StingrayBiology]

My tank will feel empty now, even though there are so many still in there.

[@hawaiiancane1]

THank you for showing how tomproperly dispose of fish that die. It mustve been heartbreaking. So sorry for your loss

[@scallywhiskey]

Kevin staying in character while Oy is puking 😂😂😂 That was a beautiful ray! Tragic but classic video

[@-KMS-]

So sorry for your loss. RIP P12❤️❤️❤️

[@annien4353]

Poor Oi, you did a great job and to be honest I did laugh a little then cried. I'm so sorry for your loss 😢. Oi if it wasn't for you Kevin wouldn't be able to do what he does.. Thank you Oi for all your hard work . MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT

[@captainrick9379]

Sorry for your loss Kevin! Oy is the best! She is always right there to help you in any way she can! Your a lucky man! Thanks for sharing! 😃👍

[@tammyfreeman6802]

Thank you Kevin and Oy. So sorry for your loss. Much love ❤

[@caseytanner4784]

Thanks for showing all parts of raising Ray's. And special thanks to all your ladies that help out especially your wife

[@sandramedina221]

So sorry for your lost.

[@k0olmini11]

I am really really sorry for your loss man....

[@madameruby3043]

I'm sorry Kevin, it's like losing a family member. No one can ever doubt you love your Ray's. Oy, you are one tough cookie, I hope Kevin knows how lucky he is to have you. You did better than I would have. The channel just wouldn't be the same without you and the girls. Better days ahead!

[@jaxntax5509]

Thank you for showing the good the bad the happy and the sad. I am sorry Oy became ill she has a lot of strength and aids you in your profession.

[@sharronmiller451]

Kevin, so sorry for your loss. 😢😢😢

[@maxichetty2888]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 the gagging was hillarious😂😂😂 your family is awesome

[@welmercabugwas3977]

Sorry for you loss man 😔🙏🏾

[@lookallaround1]

Sorry for your major loss. Beautiful fish. Sorry the family got ill. Your family is awesome. Thank you for sharing. Love to Oy.

[@chiquitasawyer2056]

thank you for sharing, your daughter is right showing the good and the bad is good learning for other fish keepers.

[@selenadresing]

Sorry for your loss. Oy's expression was priceless!

[@adellekalon5562]

This video made me cry, Oi looks so sad. Really sorry for you loss

[@oywai9400]

I was sad for the losing the fish and disgusted from the smell.

[@alvinlim1973]

Sorry to hear the loss of one of your oldest stingray, hope u can find another one

[@jajaja8]

Sorry for the loss. Know how it feels for certain pets which we have had for years and becomes part of our lives. Take care.

[@hbluehunter]

Sorry for your loss, I've always loved Henlei

[@MrLabYoshi]

2 things, sorry for losing the sting ray that meant so much to you, and sorry for laughing towards the end, the gagging, and running away had me crying LOL.

[@justwho1]

hi Kevin I'm sorry for your loss. Hello to you too Oy , you are great and your support to your man is worth a lot for him. I hope you will get the dinner he promised you

[@zabrina780]

Condolences to you and the whole family! Thank you for sharing even with the sad news, always enjoy hearing, all the stories to stingrays! 🍃🕯💕

[@calvincheng865]

Thank you Kevin 🙏 sharing moment with us she is one heck of the rays her spot is amazing

[@margaretvargas1209]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Oy you are a amazing woman. You help Kevin so much. And Kevin buy her that dinner.

[@StingrayBiology]

Already did...

[@muhdyunus89]

Sorry for your huge loss..that is amazing pure P12..

[@nickynick7998]

That was a gorgeous stingray! Sorry for your loss Kevin!

[@kymber5817]

I love how honest you are! Your wife is amazing 😘

[@micaellnstrup4602]

Thanks for showing all aspects of keeping animals. Death is a part for life and can’t not be avoided. Showing it, is VERY educational and I hope your channel will get a lot of new subscribers. You and your family are great and very lucky to be able and work with fish, especially freshwater stingrays! Even though they might not see it that way always. Take care!

[@nannymoohtd4life795]

sorry for your loss, she really was beautiful

[@Jonathan1028]

Thank you Kevin’s family. U teach us so much about rays

[@kenmiller7990]

Wow to see a ray that size . I can only guess it is painful to loss a ray you have had for years. Many good ones you have to enjoy!

[@lorihilton3146]

So sorry you lost such a beautiful fish. She will be remembered for the part she played in promoting understanding of her species. My heart goes out to Oy and the girls, that was a difficult thing to deal with. I hope you all got some good rest to get your senses clear of the smell . Kevin, I'm sure you already know, but be sure to treat the tank that the ray was in. Bacteria from the decaying body will get in the water and cause health issues for the other rays in the tank.

[@eliassanches2854]

obrigado por postar seus video ajuda bastante tive uma henley que durou 20 anos e tenho oltra que ja esta com 11anos um abraço

[@phoenixfirebird1033]

I'm sorry for your loss but atleast you have a family to share it with even through tough times :)

[@juneallen1466]

Sorry for your loss

[@DanielGonzalez-gd3dx]

So sorry for your lost kevin she was beautiful. Yo did a awesome job she should be proud of her self.

[@junnieboi5048]

Sorry for your loss 😔

[@vincenth6603]

So sorry for your loss. Loosing any type of fish is devastating. 🙏🙏🙏

[@mindyvanhorn3199]

Sorry for your loss! Oy your the hero, I don't think I could have handled it as long as you did! Props!

[@hawaiiancane1]

So Sorry for your loss.

[@thomasmeade4490]

This is such an amazing video thank you for sharing your experience i can never get enough ❤

[@fbasantajr]

Sorry to hear about the lost.

[@joshhonig3077]

Great vid sorry for your loss

[@Cherie64]

I’m so sorry for you loss. I’m sure with your expertise you can create one just like her.

[@sandaysunday7997]

Aw, thats sad!😪 Sorry foe your loss!💕

[@aaronjaystephens8714]

I'm sorry for your loss & just thinking the little ray I got from you is a Henlei hybrid, the chances I have a piece of that history is pretty intense...Thank you again Kevin.

[@aaronjaystephens8714]

And Stevie's belly has dots I've been calling "birthmarks"

[@StingrayBiology]

She has siblings in many major aquariums around the USA. Shedd aquarium, sea world, Dallas world, Detroit, Mandalay bay...

[@aaronjaystephens8714]

@@StingrayBiology THAT's a legacy

[@kccorliss3922]

Have you done a video about keeping rays?

[@noneofyourbusiness4790]

Oh no very sorry to hear about this.. Your a great breeder keep your head up high... Thoughts and prayers toward you and family and sting rays 🙏❤️💐

[@monsterfishgal]

Wow sorry for your loss beautiful Ray

[@chelssss]

New subscriber, but great channel! Your wife reminds me of my mom, she's hilarious!🤣

[@kpbsas91776]

Its all good. Thanks for sharing im always learning more!

[@SK1T20]

Love how he knows how old the stingray is and had to ask his daughter😂😂. I sometimes confuse the year my daughter was born as well. I feel your pain samurai

[@j_toledo419]

Sorry for your loss brother... I see that datnoid is looking massive! 😳

[@AquaMantaChannel]

Awwwww. Sorry for your loss :(

[@Bobrohde6]

So sorry for your loss. I hope her bloodline produces some fantastic offspring for you.

[@kimburt4077]

Kevin, Oy and girls I was sadden to learn of your precious gorgeous female stingray. Your viewers along with myself learn from Stingray Biology but enjoy being a part of your KZbin family. I look at stingrays totally different . Oy and girls you're each a good example that a family does things together. Kim B.

[@joshhibbs_nola]

That sucks! Sorry for your loss. 😞🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@matthewaquarium3408]

Sorry for the loss I know how it feel to lose a beautiful fish

[@gladboy7722]

Sorry for your loss...👍👍👍🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹...

[@commercialelectrician133]

Great video sorry for your loss

[@shawnallen3507]

Prayers from Washington state

[@warrendavies1592]

Sorry for ur loss I’m gutted for u ☹️

[@mistyvaughn4422]

So very sorry for your loss. How long do they normally live?

[@terrimartens3976]

Will the others in the tank get sick too???

[@StingrayBiology]

No they wont

[@terrimartens3976]

You do a GREAT job - thank you for showing all sides of the story.

[@Gods.Child.Natalie]

Will the other rays get sick for being in the same tank/ water, with Ray that passed away and was rotting?

[@StingrayBiology]

No they won't. I tank maintenance keeps everything very clean.

[@Gods.Child.Natalie]

@@StingrayBiology that's good to know man, I was nervous for them guys .. I only seen sting rays in real life @ the aquarium of the Pacific and they're so cool!

[@WhispersinmyMind]

Kevin when was the last time she was bred with a pure male Hen? Hens are one of my Favorites.

[@StingrayBiology]

Long time ago

[@WhispersinmyMind]

@@StingrayBiology Longer than 8 yrs ago?

[@starmitchell2418]

It’s important to see all parts of the hobby, sorry this happened x

[@albertodi_galiano2458]

Thank you for showing the good with the bad.

[@blakebarfield2298]

Am so sorry for your loss. You should have them Mount it!

[@jupiterone2548]

lol yea mount it from the rear view mirror like one of those trees

[@keilfestin4606]

Did well for a stingray crazy good abs well done to you kev

[@TheKronpowkid88]

She did awesome

[@msvaleriah]

Sorry for your loss, Kevin, but sympathies for the ladies, 'cause I'd be gagging too.

[@oscarmayer5530]

Thoughts and prayers from Seattle

[@TheirWorldAquatics]

Very sorry for your loss, but I will tell you me and my wife were in tears as we were watching the gag responce from your wife. We had to watch it several times. Its never easy losing fish, unfortunately we've all done it, really messes up your whole week, but me must move on. You have an amazing facility and are doing great work for the hobby, keep those video's rolling!

[@deekrebs592]

Way to go Oy!! You rock!!

[@vincentrocco7301]

Sorry Kev!!! Its always sad and heart felt when you lose a pet

[@mugzyhillbillie6284]

Great video

[@chrisforthy]

Gagging was the best part. Lmao!

[@theresacook615]

You are dead wrong for that last piece of audio 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😅I am very sorry for the loss of your ray, tho.

[@VikingsFan27]

Bummer, sorry to see such a beauty go.

[@aleisha3137]

Does that mean you have to do a water change so the bacteria from the dead ray doesn’t go to other rays?

[@StingrayBiology]

No. Bacteria is always present. It comes down to the immunity of the fish.

[@jonandlisa2000]

So sorry for your loss, the mood was lightened slightly when your wife was gagging 😂

[@dailodai9586]

did you keep the stinger?

[@Thelastemperor11]

Were you not concerned about the ammonia spike from leaving the dead ray in the tank for so long? Also, wouldn't it be safer for everyone if you clipped the stinger before throwing it in the trash.

[@StingrayBiology]

My system is strong enough to handle an ammonia spike like that. And yes. I should have clipped it. I wasn't thinking. Good catch. Ill do it in the future.

[@Native_ichthyology]

Sorry for you lose kevin💔💔💔💔