Minimal size tank for a baby bamboo shark?

[jcurella]

Just wondering if I could keep a baby bamboo shark in a 75 gallon tank, and if so how long?
I've heard that these sharks need a minimum of 150 gallons. But lfs guy told me 75 was ok.
I think it might be ok at first, but how long could I keep a hatchling in a tank this size? I understand it will outgrow this tank. But it is the biggest tank I can afford. Would I be able to keep 1 in a 75 for at least 6 months to a year?
And then trade it in for a new hatchling? Or is this a bad idea altogether?

 

[MMacro]

Just wondering if I could keep a baby bamboo shark in a 75 gallon tank, and if so how long?
I've heard that these sharks need a minimum of 150 gallons. But lfs guy told me 75 was ok.
I think it might be ok at first, but how long could I keep a hatchling in a tank this size? I understand it will outgrow this tank. But it is the biggest tank I can afford. Would I be able to keep 1 in a 75 for at least 6 months to a year?
And then trade it in for a new hatchling? Or is this a bad idea altogether?

Don't do it.
I wouldn't keep the hatchling in anything under a 300 gallon cylindrical tank (get it fat & eating) before upgrading it to a very large tank. Your LFS is lying to you.

 

[anthonys51]

I will second this. even a small shark , your biological filtration on such a small tank wont be enough for a hungry growing shark. i know its temping, but wait and do it right and succeed, instead of doing it half *** and failing. but at least you asked the question

 

[jcurella]

Thanks! I'll definitely wait until I can afford a bigger tank. Might have to put it off for 6 months to a year.

 

[heathlindner25]

Not a very interesting fish to keep by the way. Lay on the sand bed all day.

 

[Bobbitworm13]

Also, a coral chain shark is much better for aquarium life as they only grow to a max of 27" from what I've read.

 

[eastlake]

As a hatchling I would think that keeping it in a 75 gallon to ensure that's its taking prepared foods wouldn't be a bad thing, as opposed to what I would think would be a difficult task to do in a 300. Although with that said I wouldn't do it unless I had the larger tank already established and ready to accept the shark once its taking frozen and fresh preparations with gusto.