Which needs the smallest tank?

[pseudechisbutleri]

My LFS has the following species:

Speckled Epaulette Shark (trispeculare)
Ward's Wobbegong (wardi)
Marbled Catshark (macleayi)
Shovelnose Ray (unknown, probably vincentiana)

Which needs the smallest tank for a single individual for its whole life?

 

[tlindsey]

My LFS has the following species:

Speckled Epaulette Shark (trispeculare)
Ward's Wobbegong (wardi)
Marbled Catshark (macleayi)
Shovelnose Ray (unknown, probably vincentiana)

Which needs the smallest tank for a single individual for its whole life?

Marbled Catshark grow 2 feet so that would be my choice of the smallest.

 

[pseudechisbutleri]

Also forgot to ask, how large would the tank have to be?

 

[tlindsey]

Also forgot to ask, how large would the tank have to be?

I would say 4ft width and 8ft length minimum.

 

[pseudechisbutleri]

That's much larger than I expected, what about the wobbegong? It is less active and reaches around the same size as the cat shark, so would a smaller, say 6x2 or 7x2, tank suffice?

 

[Itsadeepbluesea]

I agree with Tlindsey on the marble shark, being the smallest. Though a wobbegong will need a smaller tank for it's size they will still need a large tank. Below are some resources that should help answer your questions:

https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/sharks-at-home-profile-database.287847/

https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/tank-size-recommendations.408108/

https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/elasmobranch-husbandry-manual.411353/

 

[pseudechisbutleri]

How much larger of a tank does a wobbegong need? Same question for the speckled epaulette shark too

 

[pseudechisbutleri]

And thanks, I'll have a read through those threads.

 

[Itsadeepbluesea]

And thanks, I'll have a read through those threads.

The Husbandry manual is long but should have everything you need to know.

 

[Aquadog]

I had a couple of 20" Coral Cats in a 300g and I think they would have been fine if it was just them and a few other fish. But keep in mind the Coral Cats are nocturnal and hide a lot. You will definately enjoy having other fish in with it. But they will eat Chromis, Anthias, Blennies and Clowns....trust me!

You will need to make lots of swimming room. I would stick with a long 8" long, 24" tall tank. You could probably go with a 240g as a minimum, but the added width of a 30" wide tank will allow more liverock.

I would love to trade my 2 large Coral Cats for an Epaulette Shark. Keep in mind the Eppys will get about the same size as a Bamboo Shark.