Fine Tooth shark?
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Except the person advertizing this shark isn't Ken Moran. Ken moran's outfit is located near Charleston SC. This one is located in southeastern NC.
Most dealers state that Finetooth sharks get to about 5 ft long. The truth is that about the average size of an adult Finetooth. But they can grow to be more than 6 ft long. The Mini-bull name is little more than a advertizing ploy. Finetooth sharks have little in common with Bull sharks other than fact that they are both subtropical/tropical ORV requiem sharks.
A 5-6 ft Finetooth isn't nearly as stocky as a 5-6ft Bull shark is - despite some dealers claims. In terms of their build - an adult Finetooth is actually more comparable to blacktip reef, than a bull shark.
Actually from what I've been told Finetooths have some difficulty adapting to captivity. During the acclimation process it helps to reduce the salinity of the pool to basically a marine estuary (about 1.016-1.020SG or 22-27 ppt).
But from what I've heard - it's easier to keep a Blacktip reef than it a Finetooth.
But from what I've heard - it's easier to keep a Blacktip reef than it a Finetooth.
krj-1168;4205917; said:
haha i was just kidding. But as always your knowledge is always noted. I just got my first couple of sharks, they are in my sig. They are a lot of fun and man that lagoon for my wobby is going to be coming soon. I feel the urge!
Actually for $3,500 - you could get a couple of Blacktip Reefs or Bonnetheads. Or you could get a small school(5-8) of Atlantic Sharpnose sharks. Any of which would be a better choice -IMO.