Zebra Shark for sale in the Divers Den

[blackthunda77]

I posted this is the general forum. Thought id share here as well.

Theres a Zebra Shark for sale in the Live Aquarias Divers Den :inlove:. Thats pretty crazy. I wonder who will pick that guy up. I sure would if i had the ability to care for it properly. Sounds like whoever does buy it will be screen by Kevin Kohen to make sure they have proper experience and equipment.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=211205

 

[Lacy]

If I had $4,000 for a shark it would be time to turn the pool into a saltwater tank.

 

[knukles55]

Is this a rare shark?

 

[polyps222]

You should see the peppermint angel at living reef in Orlando. It sold for $30k no joke :eek1:

 

[elviraveloz]

Oh dear!

 

[marlin85]

Is this a rare shark?

Its very rare to come through the hobby like this, but its also really hard to keep as a hatchling so it could easily be $4,000 down the toilet.

 

[marlin85]

Not too mention they can get as large as Nurse Sharks so few people would actually be able to keep it long term.

 

[AquamanE]

I was about to say this was irresponsible reef keeping, but personally knowing Kevin Kohen I doubted that.

When you look at the post it specifically says "experts only". It also says 5000 gallon minimum for tanks size, and clearly states 8' as size of what this animal will get. They also require an expert consultation with Kevin Kohen.

So i don't think the question should be about cost but making sure it goes into the right sized tank.

Heck- there are 2" fish out there that cost more than that.

Cool animal for someone that has the means and ability to keep it. Congrats to Kevin and the DFS crew.

 

[Zoodiver]

My problem is they get larger than 8' and will require more than 5,000 gallons as adults. Having good info prior to making the purchase is key to attempting a shark like this. These things need public aquaia size set ups and life support - nothing less.

 

[ANFPO]

My problem is they get larger than 8' and will require more than 5,000 gallons as adults. Having good info prior to making the purchase is key to attempting a shark like this. These things need public aquaia size set ups and life support - nothing less.

I respectfully agree.