Blacknose sharks?

[Jabba954]

So out of curiosity, why don't we see any blacknose sharks in private aquariums? They definitely sport that heavy shark look that we all love, and they don't seem to get huge (~5' max).

Seriously, I spend half my time contemplating what to stock my BIG tank with once it's finished and running...

 

[krj-1168]

Well - Blacknose Sharks have been kept in captivity, by a couple of Public aquariums.

However - there is a small list of problems which could explain why they may not end up in private aquarists hands. Which may include - difficulty in acclimation, tank size, Hardiness, or even temperment.

 

[Zoodiver]

Black nose tend to beat the living daylights out of tank mates.

 

[Jabba954]

Interesting - how so?

 

[Zoodiver]

I know the one at SW in Orlando goes after an shark it's size or bigger and will even confront and bite at the divers in the exhibit. Heard the same stories from other aquarists.

 

[turbo253]

I know the one at SW in Orlando goes after an shark it's size or bigger and will even confront and bite at the divers in the exhibit. Heard the same stories from other aquarists.

what an angry little elf

 

[Jabba954]

I know the one at SW in Orlando goes after an shark it's size or bigger and will even confront and bite at the divers in the exhibit. Heard the same stories from other aquarists.

Wow! On Elasmodiver and a few other sites it says they make aggressive gestures, but few documented attacks. Good to know... Oh well, back to planning...

 

[Racerotica]

Iv only seen one place that sells big sharks. www.getahugetank.com

 

[krj-1168]

Personally for Atlantic species - I would suggest sticking with Atlantic Sharpnose (max ~4'), Bonnetheads (max ~5'), or possible Finetooths (max about the same as BTR). These tend to be less aggressive.

 

[turbo253]

Does anybody know of someone who has had good luck keeping sharpnose? Everyone I have talked to has never really had good luck keeping these sharks.