TheSaltwaterGuy
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Anything other than Angels, Triggers, and Puffers will do fairly good with elasmobranchs, although, there will always be that special fish that will turn on you. 
Shark Pics
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limitedslip
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what size tank is that wobby in?
Heres my baby, growing dillegently i might add ^^. Shes about 1 1/2 inches larger now than in that video ^^.
my ray that recently passed (RIP lil buddy)
Heres my baby, growing dillegently i might add ^^. Shes about 1 1/2 inches larger now than in that video ^^.
my ray that recently passed (RIP lil buddy)
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reefergeorge
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Re: sharks
Re: sharks
Re: sharks
Out of the 13 sharks owned on this thread the largest tank is a 125. I don't think that is taking care of them. I know everyone is in the process of getting a larger tank. I'm in the process of flooding my basement and putting viewing panels in all the floors. So i know how it is. Good luck, but before you buy an animal you should be able to take care of it for it whole life.
TheSaltwaterGuy
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Most of us can take care of our animals their whole livesas we plan to get new tanks/ponds WAY before our sharks outgrow their current tanks.
Right guys?
Right guys?
TheSaltwaterGuy
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Also, I think its funny that every time someone tries to start a happy, non-violent shark thread, it always ends up like this. Don't you? It gets annoying after awhile.
What we all need to do, even me, is actually take into account that just because the animal isn't in an appropriately sized tank, doesn't mean the owner doesn't care for them and isn't trying to do something better.
I just think everyone needs to realize this.
What we all need to do, even me, is actually take into account that just because the animal isn't in an appropriately sized tank, doesn't mean the owner doesn't care for them and isn't trying to do something better.
I just think everyone needs to realize this.
Hey ReeferGeorge,
I apologize if I offend but I was just impressed to see breeding activity in hobbyist aquariums. My post was meant to do just what you suggested...find good information about these animals before I invest in their care. I am purchasing the Scott W Michaels book but wanted to know if there are any other sources you all reccomend.
Thanks,
Rafael
I apologize if I offend but I was just impressed to see breeding activity in hobbyist aquariums. My post was meant to do just what you suggested...find good information about these animals before I invest in their care. I am purchasing the Scott W Michaels book but wanted to know if there are any other sources you all reccomend.
Thanks,
Rafael
limitedslip
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another thing that thesaltwaterguy didnt touch was the size off all our sharks, Most of the people in this thread have young sharks, Which can live happily in the the tank size they are in. It is overkill to move such a small shark into such a big pond until they reach the point where their length breaches the width of the tank. I was scared of building a big tank before I got my shark because I am putting heavy flow and filtration on tank (6xtank volume per hour), and didnt want such a small shark get sucked up >< or have trouble finding food.
also, as thesaltwaterguy said, Most of us are planning and designing ponds, which can acutally be seen a few pages back, my plans along w/ thesaltwaterguy are posted on this forum within the last month or two, I think thesaltwaterguy has my plans for a pond as well ><.
and gpc, either buy an egg or a shark thats already eating, My LFS is having trouble trying to get wild caught sharks to eat, and one has gotten a staff infection and died, the other is significantly malnutriced. If you can find a shark thats eating, that is your best bet. If you get an egg, begin feeding the shark w/ mysis.
also, as thesaltwaterguy said, Most of us are planning and designing ponds, which can acutally be seen a few pages back, my plans along w/ thesaltwaterguy are posted on this forum within the last month or two, I think thesaltwaterguy has my plans for a pond as well ><.
and gpc, either buy an egg or a shark thats already eating, My LFS is having trouble trying to get wild caught sharks to eat, and one has gotten a staff infection and died, the other is significantly malnutriced. If you can find a shark thats eating, that is your best bet. If you get an egg, begin feeding the shark w/ mysis.
TheSaltwaterGuy
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Also realize that newly hatched sharks are extremely hard to begin feeding. I highly advise against getting an egg case.
TheSaltwaterGuy
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limitedslip: I still have your shark pond plans and do plan on using them....hope you don't mind. 
limitedslip
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ya, i have had good experience w/ eggs, but i guess that not might be the norm, but then again, nothing i do/have is of the norm ><.
but make sure u get an eating shark. that is a definate.
lol, I dont mind, thats why I gave them to you.
but make sure u get an eating shark. that is a definate.
lol, I dont mind, thats why I gave them to you.
reefergeorge
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GPCRalph,
There was no offence taken. They do have beautiful sharks, but should be kept in much larger tanks. Scott Michael's aquarium sharks and rays is a great book. I started reading and couldn't put it down. I wish you the best if you do try to keeping sharks.
reefergeorge
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So three 30 inch epaulettes in a 100 gallon is ok. Or how about the wobby. What are you going to do when its 10 feet long? I'll leave the thread but why do you see so many pics of baby sharks , but don't see many of adult sharks in home aquariums?
DamnPepShrimp
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Wish I could get a shark, but don't want to put it in a cramped tank. I am getting a 360g (96x24x36) but feel that isn't big enough for even a pair of coral cat sharks. If it was 3 feet wide instead, I would consider it. But unfortunately, it will have to be a large angel/tang tank. Nice sharks everyone, hopefully the upgrades come soon!
limitedslip
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lol, its like he intentionally ignored what me and thesaltwaterguy said, just to prove his point, since me and thesaltwaterguy seem to be the ones whole just explained the situation. After me and thesaltwaterguy explained our ponds, it became more obvious that he either didnt read it, or that he thinks we are the ones who are doing it correctly.
not trying to insult you reefergeorge, just making an oberservation of the situation, because I'm trying to better understand the logic you are trying to use.
Remember, just because some ppl make the mistake of buying a shark for a home aquarium, there are those who do research before they buy, and plan ahead.
TheSaltwaterGuy
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Nicely written, limitedslip. I totally agree.
