Bamboo shark tips

saltygerman

saltygerman

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Hello gals and guys.I am new to the hobby.I have had a 75 gal reef tank for about 6 months now.I just hatched a bamboo shark and could use any advice.The egg sack is still attached so I don't think feeding is a problem yet but would like any advice on how to transtion to solid food,what etc.....
 
kjr_trig

kjr_trig

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That is a very very small tank for any shark even short term, do you have plans on getting him to a larger tank?
 
silverdak

silverdak

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I love bamboo sharks!!!! they look amazing! sorry i cant offer up any advice or tips for you, but best of luck to you! keep us all updated!
 
saltygerman

saltygerman

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Originally Posted by kjr_trig
http:///forum/post/2806695
That is a very very small tank for any shark even short term, do you have plans on getting him to a larger tank?
Well I think I'm the victim of bad advice from lfs.Of course now I invested about $4000 for 75 gal setup light filter etc.. already had tank and stand. Don't suppose I could use 48" light on larger setup?????
 
kjr_trig

kjr_trig

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Originally Posted by saltygerman
http:///forum/post/2806718
Well I think I'm the victim of bad advice from lfs.Of course now I invested about $4000 for 75 gal setup light filter etc.. already had tank and stand. Don't suppose I could use 48" light on larger setup?????
But of course, my 8 foot tank has 2 48 inch fixtures

$4000 goes a long way on a 75, you must have some nice stuff.
 
saltygerman

saltygerman

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Originally Posted by kjr_trig
http:///forum/post/2806730
But of course, my 8 foot tank has 2 48 inch fixtures

$4000 goes a long way on a 75, you must have some nice stuff.
Corallife aqualite pro Light
100 lbs live rock
4" of live sand
uv sterilizer
 
premilove

premilove

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yo salty. my uncle did the same thing you did. he started with a 75, and he also hatched a bamboo shark, and the poor shark died within 4-6 weeks. you should def, def def get a bigger tank. i noticed that his bamboo loved to zig zag his tank. My uncle now has a 1000 gallon setup with 3 wobbey gongs. man its great. one day i want to do that. i am going to his place winter break and im hoping to take some pictures that i will post on here. Look for a 150 on craigslist. I bought a 150 for 400 dollars with a stand and a fluval fx5. I am taking all my stuff of my dads 75 and putting it on my 150. all i need to do is buy a sump, sand, and a few pounds of lr and i am good to go. I suggest you do the same if you want the bamboo to live, unless you take all your LR out. he should have more room to swim this way.
 
premilove

premilove

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Originally Posted by saltygerman
http:///forum/post/2806718
Well I think I'm the victim of bad advice from lfs.Of course now I invested about $4000 for 75 gal setup light filter etc.. already had tank and stand. Don't suppose I could use 48" light on larger setup?????
i also have a 48" on my 75 that i plan on putting on my 150 along wit another fixture.
 
rotarymagic

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Originally Posted by saltygerman
http:///forum/post/2806748
Corallife aqualite pro Light
100 lbs live rock
4" of live sand
uv sterilizer
Which aqualight pro?? I might have another for ya for alot cheaper than new...
I have a 48inch 2x250w MH, 2x96 PC ACT, 3x1w LED with 2 ballasts sittin..
$550+shipping. Used 6months, stock bulbs.. maybe I can help you. I can't exactly give it away, you know how much they cost new lol. My 144HC is a FOWLR with a 2bulb T5HO light so I don't need this fixture anymore.
 
rotarymagic

rotarymagic

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Originally Posted by saltygerman
http:///forum/post/2806755
Don't suppose my pro clear 150 wet dry filter would be enough for a 8 foot tank??
How many gallons is that?
Probably about 240gallons for an 8x2x2, but you'll need a wider tank so roughly 360 gallons for an 8x3widex2high. I'd do a bunch of well placed rock... you can get rock for $2/lb off local clubs, forums, and craigslist. I'd personally run a turf scrubber ($50 in homedepot supplies and a pump lol for exporting nitrates and phosphates) and just limit the fish load on the tank... I wouldn't run a wet/dry filter, they're ALOT of work to keep clean.. maybe trade that wet dry for a skimmer...
 
kjr_trig

kjr_trig

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I might just suggest try to find someone that can take the Shark off your hands and give him a larger home and then figure out what direction you want to go in the hobby. You can certainly have a nice 75 gallon tank, but there are a lot of fish that are just not appropriate in a tank that size.
 
el guapo

el guapo

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Originally Posted by kjr_trig
http:///forum/post/2807800
I might just suggest try to find someone that can take the Shark off your hands and give him a larger home and then figure out what direction you want to go in the hobby. You can certainly have a nice 75 gallon tank, but there are a lot of fish that are just not appropriate in a tank that size.
I agree with this statement . I have a 75 and it has a beautiful Humu humu trigger and a damsel in it . Perfect size for a Juvenile humu humu as they are a slow growing trigger this gives me plenty of time to enjoy it in this tank before I have to up grade . .
 
aquaknight

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I don't see the tank as a problem, at least for now. Too large of tank, too soon, and it's going to make feeding a nightmare. However, it will require a larger home faster then you think (then it will be a real tank, a 125 or 240, isn't going to be enough) and some of the current tankmates are going to make it just as hard. You really need to have the shark by itself to get feeding. Perhaps start preparing, find/start contacting people who might be able to house the shark. But you have a good 6 months, at least.
That said, the shark looks like it was born way too early, the yoke is still quite large. You said "I just hatched", did that mean you manually hatched the shark (ripped the egg open)?
Feeding tips, start small. Mysis, small pieces of squid, scallops. and silversides, all cut small, and some quality pellets. Try to interact as little as possible. Your hand in the tank will upset this guy.
 
saltygerman

saltygerman

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Originally Posted by AquaKnight
http:///forum/post/2808413
I don't see the tank as a problem, at least for now. Too large of tank, too soon, and it's going to make feeding a nightmare. However, it will require a larger home faster then you think (then it will be a real tank, a 125 or 240, isn't going to be enough) and some of the current tankmates are going to make it just as hard. You really need to have the shark by itself to get feeding. Perhaps start preparing, find/start contacting people who might be able to house the shark. But you have a good 6 months, at least.
That said, the shark looks like it was born way too early, the yoke is still quite large. You said "I just hatched", did that mean you manually hatched the shark (ripped the egg open)?
Feeding tips, start small. Mysis, small pieces of squid, scallops. and silversides, all cut small, and some quality pellets. Try to interact as little as possible. Your hand in the tank will upset this guy.
Yes I got him out.Thats what my lfs rep said to do.I think I'm realizing he doesn't know as much as he leads me to believe.
 
krj-1168

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Taking the shark out of the egg case early isn't good.
Also with the yolk sac still visible - you don't need to feed the shark yet. They yolk sac should be completely gone for a couple days to a week before you attempt to feed it.
And actually a 75 gallon tank isn't bad to keep a newly hatched shark in. the last thing you need is for a small pup - to hunt all over a large tank - just to find it's food. But after 3-4 months it may be better to move the shark to a larger tank. Also it best to target feed the shark(putting the food right under it's nose). Also the food should be in tiny bite size pieces.
 
saltygerman

saltygerman

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Originally Posted by krj-1168
http:///forum/post/2810855
Taking the shark out of the egg case early isn't good.
Also with the yolk sac still visible - you don't need to feed the shark yet. They yolk sac should be completely gone for a couple days to a week before you attempt to feed it.
And actually a 75 gallon tank isn't bad to keep a newly hatched shark in. the last thing you need is for a small pup - to hunt all over a large tank - just to find it's food. But after 3-4 months it may be better to move the shark to a larger tank. Also it best to target feed the shark(putting the food right under it's nose). Also the food should be in tiny bite size pieces.
Thanks for the input.The last thing I want to do is be purposely irresponsible.This was a purchase made by bad lfs advice.The shark has been out for a week now and is still doing fine.I will be trying to find him a more suitable home.I wsh I would have found this site sooner to better educate myself!!!From now on you will see alot of stupid questions from me on thais site in order for me to gain some well needed knowledge.
 
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