Bamboo Shark

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So you guys are really saying that no two sexually mature males of different species should be kept together in the same pond?

Just wondering because it looks like Tropicorium seems to do it successfully. Could it be that only certain species are prone to biting claspers? Im only judging that from the pics they post on their site. They could all be females in that pond for all I know.

 

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Just wondering because it looks like Tropicorium seems to do it successfully. Could it be that only certain species are prone to biting claspers? Im only judging that from the pics they post on their site. They could all be females in that pond for all I know.

Well it's hard to tell - about Tropicrium's set up. It looks a a pretty good sized shark pond - With Eppies, Bamboos, & Coral cats all in the same pond.

- But I believe there's two possible solutions. Either it's actually a large enough pond(at least a few thousand gallons - I would guess) for each species to have their own territories. Or they only keep the females in the pond. And during breeding season - the owners move the females(each species) in to the individual ponds where they keep the males - so they can mate.

But that's just a guess - since I'm not sure.

what size tank would you suggest for a pup, i no there will be a need for around a 300 soon, but what size for a pup and how long would i be able to keep it in that smaller tank?

Wow - Sorry about not answering the questions sooner.

Yes it possible to have a "Grow out" tank for shark pups. In fact for small pups it's actually suggested - to keep them from burning too much energy looking for food. Still to make it worth your time you really need (IMO) - a tank large enough to allow them to grow for at least a year - before having to move them to a larger tank. For newly born Bamboos & Eppies - this would be at least a 120 gallon tank(or at least a tank with an equal size footprint).