Brian r. s.
New member
is it possible to keep a Cat Shark, Black Banded in a 300g rubbermade stock tank?
Shark tank?
- Thread starter Brian r. s.
- Start date
Pilot Fish
New member
1st - NO!
2nd- Why would you want to do that?
Even though those containers hold 300g they are not shaped in a configuration that would be condusive to a healthy environment for those animals- I wouln't even be a good viewing tank for you to oberve the animals IMO.
Go with at leaset a 150g(6ft) for the catshark and the bamboos will eventully grow into/need a 500g tank
Good Luck
2nd- Why would you want to do that?
Even though those containers hold 300g they are not shaped in a configuration that would be condusive to a healthy environment for those animals- I wouln't even be a good viewing tank for you to oberve the animals IMO.
Go with at leaset a 150g(6ft) for the catshark and the bamboos will eventully grow into/need a 500g tank
Good Luck
BJJ
New member
Any idea what the exact dimensions are?
Seems to me this tank about 5' x 5.5' x 2' deep? I would say its probably not much different than a 6'X2' 150 Gal. However IMO while the rubbermaid container maybe 6" shorter, it is 3' wider and does not hav any sharp corners.
I have seen public aquariums housing a few Bamboo sharks in a 5'X5'X4' tank.
Below is a comparison between a 180 Gal (2'X6') to the rubbermaid.
180 Gal = 12 sq ft of surface area
Rubbermain (eliptical) - 22 sq ft surface area. I would say this is more adequet for a shark than a 180 gal, however acording to Scott Micheals Shark and Ray book 6' long tank should be a min.
This might make an interesting look dowm shark pond.
Seems to me this tank about 5' x 5.5' x 2' deep? I would say its probably not much different than a 6'X2' 150 Gal. However IMO while the rubbermaid container maybe 6" shorter, it is 3' wider and does not hav any sharp corners.
I have seen public aquariums housing a few Bamboo sharks in a 5'X5'X4' tank.
Below is a comparison between a 180 Gal (2'X6') to the rubbermaid.
180 Gal = 12 sq ft of surface area
Rubbermain (eliptical) - 22 sq ft surface area. I would say this is more adequet for a shark than a 180 gal, however acording to Scott Micheals Shark and Ray book 6' long tank should be a min.
This might make an interesting look dowm shark pond.
Sun_Shining
New member
I agree with BJJ, there is not much difference between the rubbermain tank and a custom shark lagoon., in that you are looking down on your animal regardless.
A 5' by 3' foot print gives decent turn around space for a cat shark and lots of sand surface area. Better than a 150 cause the 150 is a foot longer but much thinner. Smaller turn raidius. IMHO
Dont have much exp with bandeds though, so not sure what they need, but a cat would do fine in that type of pond. IMHO
A 5' by 3' foot print gives decent turn around space for a cat shark and lots of sand surface area. Better than a 150 cause the 150 is a foot longer but much thinner. Smaller turn raidius. IMHO
Dont have much exp with bandeds though, so not sure what they need, but a cat would do fine in that type of pond. IMHO
The shark(s) will be able to jump out of the rubbermade tank even if the water level is quite a bit below the top lip (personal experience). The size and shape are OK, but you would need some form of cover, I used netting, which unfortunately blocks a good view down into the tub. This setup would be acceptable for temporary holding, but not the best solution in the long run.
Pilot Fish
New member
Most if not all of these animals, more times than not, out grow their environments thats why they require LONGER and LARGER holding tanks. DON'T THINK FOR ONE SECOND THAT THEY WON'T! Major aquariums may house sharks in smaller tanks for short periods of time but they are transfered out to appropriate display systems after quarantine or as the animal grows and needs bigger space. Remember national aquariums have far more resources than the home hobbyist. AND make sure that your are talking about the right animal, what many retailers sell as "Banded Catsharks" are really one type or species of Bamboo Sharks which I have personally seen outgrow 500 gal tanks.
I say things not to be split hairs over tanks that are similar in size but to discourage someone from mishandling a shark. I have seen a lot of hobbyists who try to get away with housing these animals in pools and ponds and tanks for that matter that may be bigger than a specific tank but are very poorly designed and poorly filtered.
I say things not to be split hairs over tanks that are similar in size but to discourage someone from mishandling a shark. I have seen a lot of hobbyists who try to get away with housing these animals in pools and ponds and tanks for that matter that may be bigger than a specific tank but are very poorly designed and poorly filtered.
Lrgclasper
New member
I personally have a 3' whitespotted bamboo.. She is fine in a 300 gallon, but would prob be cramped in the rubbermade containter. However, there is nothing wrong with using a rubbermaid container to house fish. I don't think a 150 would be any better than the container
Sharkboy97
New member
I disagree on the out growing a 500 gallon aquarium, you must be kdding almost every site and book recomindation is a 180 which is small but a 220 is good and a 5' by 3' is kinda sort but will do for quite awhile
