REMORA (shark sucker)

[slief]

i have one problem what should i do to get them to start eating ?

Release them! That's what you should do! These fish do not belong in fish tanks as they are not a reef fish that can thrive in confined spaces. They belong hanging under their host fish scavenging for left overs. if you don't release them, in all likelihood they will die. Sadly, I suspect, that is no deterrent for you either. :deadhorse1:

 

[Dmorty217]

the remoras are tiny. one is 3in one is about 4in when they get to big i will give them to someone with a big tank

i have one problem what should i do to get them to start eating ?
should i feed them live ghost shrimp

Force feeding is probably the only choice you have but there is a lot involved with that and none of which you will have on hand. Try feeding pellets anyone I have ever seen devoured them. Just for piece of mind what's the largest tank that you own?

 

[Dmorty217]

If the info in your bio is correct you have no business with a cat shark or a remora. I would suggest stop asking people questions since no one will take you seriously with sharks in a 60g cube

 

[Betta132]

Release them! That's what you should do! These fish do not belong in fish tanks as they are not a reef fish that can thrive in confined spaces. They belong hanging under their host fish scavenging for left overs. if you don't release them, in all likelihood they will die. Sadly, I suspect, that is no deterrent for you either. :deadhorse1:

They cannot be released, they could potentially carry pathogens from the aquarium.

Try feeding them scraps of meat. That's one of the reasons they stick to sharks, to scavenge bits from the kill. Go to a grocery store, get some raw fish, and offer them some shredded bits.

 

[Spar]

They cannot be released, they could potentially carry pathogens from the aquarium.

Try feeding them scraps of meat. That's one of the reasons they stick to sharks, to scavenge bits from the kill. Go to a grocery store, get some raw fish, and offer them some shredded bits.

he mentioned they are in QT. if fresh mixed SW was used (not DT water) and no other fish were exposed to them, then perhaps it is OK to send them back? i don't know the answer to this, but should be considered at least IMO.

 

[Betta132]

There's live rock, algae, and coral in the picture, so it looks like it's not just a blank QT.

I don't know much about cat sharks, but if it's near adult size, you may want to consider keeping the remoras away from it. It might try to eat them. Also, the remoras will probably irritate it.

 

[slief]

They cannot be released, they could potentially carry pathogens from the aquarium.

Pathogens? I don't think that is much of a concern. There are plenty of marine animals, fish and corals that are put back into the ocean, either after rehabilitation or as part of propegation programs. I don't think there is any real risk of putting these fish back where they came from. Heck, look at all the waste that goes back to the ocean from our yards, streets, canals etc. Personally, I think that is the best option for the fish to insure they don't die sooner rather than later. The OP doesn't know the first thing about them, doesn't have the proper tank and has no business taking something from the ocean that he doesn't know the first thing about. These fish should be returned to the ocean. Plain and simple but I'm sure that won't happen.

That said, there is so much wrong with the subject of this thread that it really bothers me. Cat sharks in a 60 gallon tank? Remora's removed from the ocean and placed into a small system like this if not smaller? I'm sorry but this is just wrong and anybody with a concience should know better or at least do research before making stupid decisions that compromise the health of animals or worse, in all likelihood will result in their death. No wonder our hobby is under fire and it's threads and decisions like this that give the tree huggers fuel for their fire.

But who am I to say anything... I'm done with my rant. It's probably falling on deaf ears anyway.

 

[Dmorty217]

But who am I to say anything... I'm done with my rant. It's probably falling on deaf ears anyway.

It's best if we just all stop responding to the thread... It will go away

 

[CHSUB]

on fishing charters, the crews generally chop remora up for chum....the OP released the sailfish and saved the remora to keep or release, and posted to find info and help. good days work, i think?

added: i'm not a sportfishermen!!

 

[cashout]

If the info in your bio is correct you have no business with a cat shark or a remora. I would suggest stop asking people questions since no one will take you seriously with sharks in a 60g cube

shark is in a 100g thriving. but i am looking for a bigger tank

 

[Dmorty217]

shark is in a 100g thriving. but i am looking for a bigger tank

I hear what your saying but it rarely happens... To the point, I was seriously considering buying the speckled Epaulette that's on DD and has been for over a month now but it would have to be housed in my 220g or 210g that I have in the short term until I setup my 625g later this summer... I won't buy the shark because I would feel horrible having that shark in my 220g even for the short term. But I care about fish and sharks more than most it seems

 

[Dmorty217]

I have a remora and it is one of my favorite fish. I feed it assorted seafood 2 times a day. They don't need a fish to host it. I wish I can catch my own fish. 100 gallons will be fine for now. You will have to eventually upgrade.

Lots of people say they are going to upgrade and don't. A lot of people say they are going to upgrade and do. Don't let people tell you what you will and will not do. I started with a bamboo in my 40 gallon. A year later upgraded to a 120 then to a 220 now I have a 9ftx4.5ftx2.5ft plywood pond.

To the person who said they care about fish more then some people is an arrogant person who needs to get off the soap box. That is something I will expect to hear from PETA.

You should get a grip on yourself before you start calling people out on this forum. Why don't you get a few more sharks and put them into your 40g tank smart guy. Don't join a forum and act like your the smartest person on here... Your far from it. To the point PETA is for animals NOAA is for fish genius...:fun2:

 

[Dmorty217]

You have no clue what NOAA does obviously but that ok just further proves my point... They govern every fish related item that comes into the country... Try and import a fish and let me know who you have to talk to. You should probably read the user agreement again since your username will most likely be viewed as a racial slur and you will be banned as soon as a Mod checks the thread.

Ps my experience is enough to know that a 100g is a sad existence for a remora... But whatever you and others will do what you want. More power to you, no wonder so many people want to ban our hobby.

PETA is a group with a agenda. NOAA is a government organization that holds power to do something...

 

[Dmorty217]

Look buddy i spent hours on the phone with both of the places you mentioned above about importing two sharks in from Canada... You can copy and paste links all you like. Respond until your hearts content, I've hit the ignore button on you

 

[BrianD]

Posts removed, both due to trolling and offensive user name.

Carry on.

 

[Dmorty217]

Posts removed, both due to trolling and offensive user name.

Carry on.

Thank you Brian

 

[lobstergrabber]

They will eat anything they can get their mout around and they will get very large. I would say they will outgrow most sharks that are kept in normal aquariums.

 

[Chainshark]

Probably closer to 95% come straight from the ocean so point isn't lost there. I think you would agree that you shouldn't get something you know nothing about and then start doing the research after the fact, that makes for bad husbandry. Cashout, the green hair algae is from excess nutrients in the QT... You can kill two birds with one stone by treating with Chloroquine Phosphate and treat the remora and kill the hair algae off. The Xenia I saw in the tank will also die if you do this

You should get a grip on yourself before you start calling people out on this forum. Why don't you get a few more sharks and put them into your 40g tank smart guy. Don't join a forum and act like your the smartest person on here... Your far from it. To the point PETA is for animals NOAA is for fish genius...:fun2:

You have no clue what NOAA does obviously but that ok just further proves my point... They govern every fish related item that comes into the country... Try and import a fish and let me know who you have to talk to. You should probably read the user agreement again since your username will most likely be viewed as a racial slur and you will be banned as soon as a Mod checks the thread.

Ps my experience is enough to know that a 100g is a sad existence for a remora... But whatever you and others will do what you want. More power to you, no wonder so many people want to ban our hobby.

PETA is a group with a agenda. NOAA is a government organization that holds power to do something...

Look buddy i spent hours on the phone with both of the places you mentioned above about importing two sharks in from Canada... You can copy and paste links all you like. Respond until your hearts content, I've hit the ignore button on you

WARNING
Lots of inaccurate information.

 

[Dmorty217]

WARNING
Lots of inaccurate information.

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[TigeBell]

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