I am thinking about getting a small bamboo shark...i been researching them alot and i was just wondering how fast they grow...how long will a baby shark last in a 55gal tank...i plan on getting a larger one when needed but it would be good if it could last a few months or longer in a 55gal...and what other fish would make a good tankmate for it??
Bamboo Shark??
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How soon can you have a MUCHHHHHHHH larger tank ready?
Bob Fenner and the guys at WetWebMedia would tell you this, too, but they need more than a 125...here is a FAQ on them from WWM: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/sharkselfaqs.htm
Bob Fenner and the guys at WetWebMedia would tell you this, too, but they need more than a 125...here is a FAQ on them from WWM: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/sharkselfaqs.htm
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i would like to keep it in a 55 for like 3 or 4 months.....than i would get a 125-200gal when the money situation is right..would 2 sharks be able to live together in one of these? And again what would be a good tankmate?? Thanx
i would like to keep it in a 55 for like 3 or 4 months.....than i would get a 125-200gal when the money situation is right..would 2 sharks be able to live together in one of these? And again what would be a good tankmate?? Thanx
There aren't a lot of good tankmates. I would suggest against trying to keep anything with a Bamboo Shark, and I would suggest against keeping two in a tank that small. Here's some more great shark-specific info that reiterates what I am saying: http://petsforum.com/cis-fishnet/afm/G29074.htm
The shark will need a minimum of 180 gallons...alone. They also grow very quickly - as much as a foot in the first year, so keeping one in a 55g for a matter of months might not be the best thing for it.
One more thing to consider is that these sharks are b-o-r-i-n-g. They don't roam the tank as one might think; they mostly sit around all day long. They like to hide in and under the rockwork and may not even be visible at times. With few/if any suitable tankmates, you may end up staring at an 'empty' tank a lot
One more thing to consider is that these sharks are b-o-r-i-n-g. They don't roam the tank as one might think; they mostly sit around all day long. They like to hide in and under the rockwork and may not even be visible at times. With few/if any suitable tankmates, you may end up staring at an 'empty' tank a lot
Just thought I would add my personal opinion and that is I don't believe in keeping sharks in captivity. They roam HUGE amounts of space in the ocean and that is where they are best left. The fewer people buy sharks the less demand there will be and eventually sharks will just be kept in the ocean. They really do belong in the Deep Blue Sea and a 55 (IMO) is cruel and unusual for a shark for any length of time. Again this is just my opinion but I wouldn't keep one. Why not keep an exciting fish like Triggers, Wrasses, Lg Angels, etc. Ones that actually interact with you rather than laying around all day? Just my opinion and hope this helps.
OK, gotcha. I'm thinking of other, larger sharks when I'm thinking about that being a necessity, I guess.
My suggestion is to save money now and get the tank that will be better for the long run. I have never kept sharks, but from what I can tell, the people with the most success set things up correctly at the start. They are messy eaters, but require excellent water quality, so a bigger tank with very good filtration will be necessary.
Why the hurry? In my mind, you are spending the money to set up 2 tanks, when you could be focusing on only one. Further, if you start acquiring bits and pieces and keep an eye on the classifieds, a little patience will save a ton of money. Plus, if the smaller tank doesn't work, you have to buy a second shark to replace the one that dies. I have never regretted going slowly, and have often regretted haste.
Why the hurry? In my mind, you are spending the money to set up 2 tanks, when you could be focusing on only one. Further, if you start acquiring bits and pieces and keep an eye on the classifieds, a little patience will save a ton of money. Plus, if the smaller tank doesn't work, you have to buy a second shark to replace the one that dies. I have never regretted going slowly, and have often regretted haste.