Ok not sure you can fine - white-spotted bamboo pups that are that small. Most tend to be born at about 6" long. And usually it's best to make sure the pup is feeding on it's own before getting one. So you'll really be looking for a pup that's roughly 7-9" in length.
White-spotted Bamboo
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Ok not sure you can fine - white-spotted bamboo pups that are that small. Most tend to be born at about 6" long. And usually it's best to make sure the pup is feeding on it's own before getting one. So you'll really be looking for a pup that's roughly 7-9" in length.
Ken - I think he was referring to the total difference between the average full grown female and the average full grown male.
Ok - My Bad.
In that case, yeah. A 4-5" difference in adult size can make a pretty big difference in required tank size and volume. In Aquariums - it could mean a difference of about 6" in width - and roughly about 60 gallons in volume. In a small pond it could mean the difference of about 1/2 foot in diameter, with a total volume difference of about 80 gallons.
Of course going with the larger tank/pond would still be better for the shark, since it would then allow it a bit more swimming room.
What he said.Brenden;1533784; said:
So what are tank mates to avoid and tank mates to be wary of?
Snowflake eel, panther grouper, Koran angel are a few I like. I assume anything the shark can swallow is likely to become dinner.
Reefmike;1535254; said:What he said.
So what are tank mates to avoid and tank mates to be wary of?
Snowflake eel, panther grouper, Koran angel are a few I like. I assume anything the shark can swallow is likely to become dinner.
Off hand - I would drop the Angel.
Generally speaking the worst tank mates for benthic sharks - a side form very small fish - are the Angels, Triggers, Puffers, & (IMPO) Lions. All 4 groups are know to pick at, injury - or possible Kill a Benthic shark.
Generally the Eel & grouper tenf to be ok choices - so long as neither are really larger than the Shark.
Personally - I don't like the idea of keeping tangs with sharks or rays - for one simple reason. Tangs tend to be diseases & parasite magnets, especially things like marine ich.
If you plan on keeping tangs with the shark - make absolutely sure that you QT all the fish before you introduce then into the tank.
If you plan on keeping tangs with the shark - make absolutely sure that you QT all the fish before you introduce then into the tank.
krj-1168;1536984; said:
It does seem that way a lot. I have 3 now that I have been very fortunate with. My yellow I've had almost 2 yrs., my regal about 1 yr., and a Yellow-eye Kole for maybe 3 months. It would actually be a couple of them that would possibly go in the tank with the shark.
Based on several recommendations I've received I checked out Tropicorium. It is SO COOL! They have tank-bred White-spotted bamboo pups. I like the thought of acquiring a shark from a tank and not wild-caught.
I'm still kicking around the idea of hatching an egg. they have those available too.
I'm still kicking around the idea of hatching an egg. they have those available too.
OK. Here's my next question. Based on a hatchling size of ~6", how long will I be able to house a White-spotted Bamboo in a 96 x 36 x 25 (~ 375g)?
