what would be proper dimetions for a Brownbanded Bamboo Shark. 180 gals doesn't seem like it would get the shark enough swiming room. i think 180gals is something like 6' x 2'. i saw one at my local fish store, probubly 4' range, and he was keeping it in his sump that was like 24' by 3'. i realy like these sharks but i don't think i could house one in my tank. another thing is does anyone know how fast this grow?
Brownbanded Bamboo Shark
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HotRod68Camaro
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Some say the minimum is 180gal. I have seen a full banded bamboo in a 220 and it appeared to be doing very well. i would say that 220gal is the minimum. They can grow fairl quickly, it just depends on how much/often you feed it. I would recommend getting the book Aquarium Sharks & Rays by Scott W. Michael. Great book!!
stykthyn
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he would outgrow the 180 in about a year and a half, maybe a little longer if you stretched out the feedings. If you really want a shark I would suggest a coral cat. they are smaller and more colorful than the bamboo which can reach lengths of 4 feet. the coral cat is also more colorful than the bamboo which will turn a dull brown once it reaches maturity.
fishman630
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They will outgrow any 6'x2' aquarium. I would say an 8' x 4' tank is a minimum at least.
Remember these sharks will grow to 40 inches fairly easy.
I always recommend people get a coral cat shark if they need a shark. They only reach 27" at best.
Remember these sharks will grow to 40 inches fairly easy.
I always recommend people get a coral cat shark if they need a shark. They only reach 27" at best.
HotRod68Camaro
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are you sure they only get 27"? do you have a link on where to purchase one? I will def be doing more research on this as i thought the coral cats were only slighly smaller.
fishman630
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I got mine from fishsupply.com. And yes they are the smallest sharks that are availble.
HotRod68Camaro
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do you have any pics of yours? setup details? i noticed they underate the fullgrown sizes. they say that the banded sharks only get 36" but they for sure get 40"-46". so the coral cars probably grow larger than 27"
fishman630
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no pics yet..
Who are "They"? Fishsupply has accurate measurements for most of what they sell. And, all the scientific data on the coral cats from every site that list the species says they do not grow bigger than that.
I have both my sharks in a 220. They live in the rocks and only need room to swim when feeding and as soon as they are done they go back tot he shark cave, which is why they are ideal for home tanks. Tank is a 6x2 foot print.
Filtration is about 200lbs of live rock, another 150 gallons of water attached to the main tank and an eheim 2260. Turboflotor 1000 skimmer also.
Who are "They"? Fishsupply has accurate measurements for most of what they sell. And, all the scientific data on the coral cats from every site that list the species says they do not grow bigger than that.
I have both my sharks in a 220. They live in the rocks and only need room to swim when feeding and as soon as they are done they go back tot he shark cave, which is why they are ideal for home tanks. Tank is a 6x2 foot print.
Filtration is about 200lbs of live rock, another 150 gallons of water attached to the main tank and an eheim 2260. Turboflotor 1000 skimmer also.
HotRod68Camaro
Premium Member
yes they would be fishsupply, thanks for the info.
Sun_Shining
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We have kept a pair of coral cats and they did not surpass 27" and were slender sharks. However, unlike epps, the swam a lot more. Epps walk along the bottom or slowly cruise around. Corals are much more active.
binaryterror
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Not to sound like a jerk, but you are way over reacting with the tank size. Bamboo's hide all day, and pretty much sleep anyways. During the night, the swim a little around the bottom, but thats all. 8'x4' is over 500 gallons. Which is more than this shark needs. I am sure it would be happier in hat size tank, but they surely dont require that big of a tank.
I would have to, in return, ask if you've ever owned one of these sharks...or any shark.
I've had numerous Cat shark species and just because they "hide all day, and pretty much sleep anyways" doesnt mean that you can put them in a small tank.
At dawn and dusk, these sharks become VERY active and regularly patrol the tank and swim constantly.
You need a large tank, with minimal rock work, to properly and respondibily house one of these animals.
Lord Voldemort
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I would like you to know there is no MAX tank size.
Lord Voldemort
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Time to back it up. Look at psucor's grey bamboo shark at feeding time.
http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/psusocr/New tank Pics/?action=view¤t=002d75d4.flv
wow. that is a great video.
there is a store (if you can call it that) here in michigan that has some brown banded cat sharks that are pretty much full grown and they are in home made look down tanks. these tanks have to be at least 20' x 4' (yes that's feet). and the sharks can be very active.
i've owned a lot of different sharks and my 180 gallon tank was never big enough. you also need to consider the fact that these animals give off a lot of was due to the type and amount of food they eat. this also needs to be considered when considering tank size. the smaller the tank, the more the water quality could fluxuate.
just my thoughts.
there is a store (if you can call it that) here in michigan that has some brown banded cat sharks that are pretty much full grown and they are in home made look down tanks. these tanks have to be at least 20' x 4' (yes that's feet). and the sharks can be very active.
i've owned a lot of different sharks and my 180 gallon tank was never big enough. you also need to consider the fact that these animals give off a lot of was due to the type and amount of food they eat. this also needs to be considered when considering tank size. the smaller the tank, the more the water quality could fluxuate.
just my thoughts.
moogoomoogoo
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That a cool video. I sure would be inclined to get that lion fish out of there. It appeared that the hand came very close to it numerous times.
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