krj-1168
Member
Allow me to say that the Atlantic Sharpnose is my favorite free swimming "aquarium" shark.
And I hope to some day be able to keep one or preferable a small group.
Here's why.
_ they are the one smallest members of the requiem sharks (at least available in the North American trade).
_ they are regularly found in the coastal waters of North Carolina(my home state).
_ and the body shape, & profile are very similar to the Blue shark(which is actually a close relative).
I have done alot of reading from various online sources about the available information on the Atlantic Sharpnose(R. terraenovae), including size, preferred water temps, activity level, longivity, and diet.
And I'm very aware that this shark has been kept in captivity in private shark tanks.
Since this little(if you call a 3.5-4' shark - little) very active, has been kept with some degree of success.
I was wondering if you would share your experiences on keeping this shark.
Please include details - like tank sizes you used, water temps, campatibility with other sharks.
And I hope to some day be able to keep one or preferable a small group.
Here's why.
_ they are the one smallest members of the requiem sharks (at least available in the North American trade).
_ they are regularly found in the coastal waters of North Carolina(my home state).
_ and the body shape, & profile are very similar to the Blue shark(which is actually a close relative).
I have done alot of reading from various online sources about the available information on the Atlantic Sharpnose(R. terraenovae), including size, preferred water temps, activity level, longivity, and diet.
And I'm very aware that this shark has been kept in captivity in private shark tanks.
Since this little(if you call a 3.5-4' shark - little) very active, has been kept with some degree of success.
I was wondering if you would share your experiences on keeping this shark.
Please include details - like tank sizes you used, water temps, campatibility with other sharks.