Smoothhound Info?
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I have care sheets for both the Grey Smoothhound and the Brown Smoothhound. I also have some personal experience I can share with you. However for the care sheets if interested please go to the website in my signature and look under Captive Care Sheets.
While Smoothhounds might the one of the better types of "swimming sharks" to keep. I would still recommend some experience with one of the benthic "Aquaria friendly" species - i.e. Bamboo(Chiloscyllium sp.), Epaulette(Hemiscyllium sp.), Coral Cat (Atelomycterus sp.), or Horn (Heterodontus sp.) - before attempting to keep one.
Also research about keeping sharks. These lots of good informative magazine articles written about keeping sharks. Also a couple books on the subject - such as "Aquarium Sharks & Rays" (informative, & easy to read, but tank estimates are too low -IMO) & "Elasmobranch Husbandry Manual" (Technical, and Professional geared - but also very helpful). Also online forums are nice place to talk with experienced on various "aquaria" sharks.
Also note - the term smoothhound - actually is used to describe - all the members of the family Triakidae (smoothhound sharks) which is covers some 9 genera, & over 3 dozen species - including the Leopard shark. And depending on the species - may require tanks/ponds/lagoons that ranges from 1,500 to more than 10,000 gallons in order to keep one of these species. "Smoothhounds" may range for about 3' long to 6' long(or more) in size.
Also research about keeping sharks. These lots of good informative magazine articles written about keeping sharks. Also a couple books on the subject - such as "Aquarium Sharks & Rays" (informative, & easy to read, but tank estimates are too low -IMO) & "Elasmobranch Husbandry Manual" (Technical, and Professional geared - but also very helpful). Also online forums are nice place to talk with experienced on various "aquaria" sharks.
Also note - the term smoothhound - actually is used to describe - all the members of the family Triakidae (smoothhound sharks) which is covers some 9 genera, & over 3 dozen species - including the Leopard shark. And depending on the species - may require tanks/ponds/lagoons that ranges from 1,500 to more than 10,000 gallons in order to keep one of these species. "Smoothhounds" may range for about 3' long to 6' long(or more) in size.
Thats to bad about the Bamboo. What do you have planned for the Grey? Hopefully something large or around 2,500 gallons. Let us know what your thoughts are.
Brenden;1261944; said:
seeing as how it's only about 9-10'' (havent seen it yet) I was planning on a 250 growout and then into this 2000 gal stock tank. (no way it can bite through this btw)
Is it just me or do smoothhounds seem to not live long?
While - Gray Smoothies tend to have the shortest life spans(less than 10 years),among the species of Smoothhounds generally available. The longest is about 15 years. However Leopards may live for 20 years.
Small gray might be able to stay in a 250 gallons for a few months. Keep in mind though - that because Grays have a fairly short life span, als means that they reach maturity fairly fast. You'll likely need the 9-10' diameter pond up and cycling shortly after introducing the Gray to the 250 gallon tank.
Small gray might be able to stay in a 250 gallons for a few months. Keep in mind though - that because Grays have a fairly short life span, als means that they reach maturity fairly fast. You'll likely need the 9-10' diameter pond up and cycling shortly after introducing the Gray to the 250 gallon tank.
Yeah - even a 300 gallon tank will seem kind of small with a small smoothhound (about 10-12" long) in it. Personally suggest either a 6' diameter pond, or a 480 gallon tank as minimum for even a small smoothhound pup.
Or even better still, maybe think about putting the smoothie in 9-10' diameter pond, from the very beginning(without first putting into the 250 gallon tank). This will allow the smoothie to get adjusted to it's home from the very start.
Or even better still, maybe think about putting the smoothie in 9-10' diameter pond, from the very beginning(without first putting into the 250 gallon tank). This will allow the smoothie to get adjusted to it's home from the very start.