I don't want to be cruel and house something in a tank that is too small, i have always wanted a port jackson but with no plans of a tank upgrade i guess this falls into the cruelness category. Are there any other sharks or rays that are suited to this size tank (1650mmX630mmX700mm), and if so will they eat my hermits, brittle/sea stars or cucumbers???
Ray OR Shark for 190G
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Ok just so those who aren't use to the metric system - here's what those dimensions are in American standard - 65" x 24.8" x 27.5" or about 190 gallons.
Now that said - Ricko, I'll attempt to answer your question.
With a tank that size - it really it's suitable for any shark or stingray, as an adult. But it would be a good size tank for keeping a small shark or ray pup. A slow growing species like the Port Jackson's may be fine for a couple of years. but eventually it will need a larger tank or pond. A small bamboo pup maybe kept only about 1 year in a tank that size, before needing a larger tank.
The hermits, shrimp and other tank cleaners may usually be fine. But with bullhead sharks like PJ's - I would suggest not keeping urchins, & sea stars. Also sea cucumbers may be bad for shark/ray tanks. Bullhead sharks are known to have a taste for echinoderms.
Generally speaking the smallest species of stingray (Round stingrays) for private aquarists needs a tank with a footprint of at least 12 sq.ft(11,100 sq.cm), and the smallest species of shark(coral catsharks) for private aquarists needs a tank with a footprint of at 15-18 sq.ft. (about 13,900-16,700 sq.cm).
Now that said - Ricko, I'll attempt to answer your question.
With a tank that size - it really it's suitable for any shark or stingray, as an adult. But it would be a good size tank for keeping a small shark or ray pup. A slow growing species like the Port Jackson's may be fine for a couple of years. but eventually it will need a larger tank or pond. A small bamboo pup maybe kept only about 1 year in a tank that size, before needing a larger tank.
The hermits, shrimp and other tank cleaners may usually be fine. But with bullhead sharks like PJ's - I would suggest not keeping urchins, & sea stars. Also sea cucumbers may be bad for shark/ray tanks. Bullhead sharks are known to have a taste for echinoderms.
Generally speaking the smallest species of stingray (Round stingrays) for private aquarists needs a tank with a footprint of at least 12 sq.ft(11,100 sq.cm), and the smallest species of shark(coral catsharks) for private aquarists needs a tank with a footprint of at 15-18 sq.ft. (about 13,900-16,700 sq.cm).
Well technically the Port Jackson's Shark is considered a temperate water species - since they do best when kept in water temperatures under 72F(22 C).
Well - it still sounds like a nice tank.
If your not going to do a shark or ray tank. And I think that's a wise idea. Then another excellent option is a nice FOWLR, predator tank - with eels, puffers, lions, groupers, triggers or Angels depending on your choice in those fishes.
If your not going to do a shark or ray tank. And I think that's a wise idea. Then another excellent option is a nice FOWLR, predator tank - with eels, puffers, lions, groupers, triggers or Angels depending on your choice in those fishes.