Minimal size tank for a baby bamboo shark?

jcurella · 02/20/2017, 06:44 PM

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 · 02/20/2017, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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 · 02/20/2017, 07:32 PM

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 · 02/20/2017, 09:10 PM

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 · 02/21/2017, 05:43 AM

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

Bobbitworm13 · 02/21/2017, 01:19 PM

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 · 02/22/2017, 07:11 AM

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.

02/20/2017, 06:44 PM	#1
jcurella Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 80	Minimal size tank for a baby bamboo shark? 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?

02/20/2017, 07:32 PM	#3
anthonys51 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kings Park, NY Posts: 2,789	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

02/20/2017, 09:10 PM	#4
jcurella Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 80	Thanks! I'll definitely wait until I can afford a bigger tank. Might have to put it off for 6 months to a year.

02/21/2017, 05:43 AM	#5
heathlindner25 Moved On Join Date: May 2012 Location: flowery branch georgia Posts: 3,644	Not a very interesting fish to keep by the way. Lay on the sand bed all day.

02/21/2017, 01:19 PM	#6
Bobbitworm13 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Russell Springs, KY Posts: 330	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.

02/22/2017, 07:11 AM	#7
eastlake Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: willoughby Posts: 648	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.