Salt water question.

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Jeremy wade

Jeremy wade

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Alright everyone Im gonna be honest I know. Nothing about salt. I went to a lfs today and I fell inlove with a catfish there. I felt bad for them considering there in a 3 gallon tank and I really want a few. My question is can I keep a few small "black fin sharks" in a 10 gallon for awhile? How much salt do i need for 10 gallons? What else should I know?
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I actually think there called Colombian Catfish/shark

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This is what I found so far. Anyone have experience with these fish?


Although sold as a freshwater catfish, the Colombian shark is best suited for the Brackish aquarium. Like most Brackish species, the young are more tolerant of water conditions than the adults. The water should have some sea salt added and measure a salinity of 1.005 to 1.015. The tank itself must be very large with good filtration and water movement. The tank can be decorated in dark colors with a thin layer of sand. Use rockwork to create caves and other hiding places. They are a predatory fish and should be housed with species that cannot be eaten. Feeding is not a problem as they will accept all types of prepared food. Sinking pellets, live insects, earthworms and small fish are some of its favorites. They have a voracious appetite and if not well fed will harass the other tank mates.

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Most of these cats are raised and sold in FW, if your lfs has them in brackish it'll spare you the weeks, months, of slowly adding salt to reach that salinity. Maybe try the Brackish section for more help.
 
These fish are for the most part marine...you should provide at least a brackish tank...a large one, they grow large and are very active
 
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