Coral catshark
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krj-1168
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and KRJ, i dont know if you took a chance to look at my SN or read my other posts...your preaching to the wrong person when it comes to water filtration and sharks...i can guarantee you i know a lot more of what a shark needs to survive than you.
Jake
I'll agree with Brenden.
In that your (Jake) statement is very bold -- And actually very foolish on your part. Since you have no idea of what my full knowledge about shark and rays covers.
According you your own posts - you have experience with Hemiscylliidae & Brachaeluridae sharks, as well as Dasyatidae & Urolophidae rays. From a private shark aquarists POV - it's may seem fairly impressive. But the number of sharks & rays you've kept - does kind of make me wonder about your "experience" some. And it seems you've limited yourself to species which are generally consider to be the easiest shark & rays to keep.
But for the record - my knowledge of sharks & rays presently includes the captivity husbandry needs for 12 families of sharks & 7 families of rays & skates.
Jake
I'll agree with Brenden.
In that your (Jake) statement is very bold -- And actually very foolish on your part. Since you have no idea of what my full knowledge about shark and rays covers.
According you your own posts - you have experience with Hemiscylliidae & Brachaeluridae sharks, as well as Dasyatidae & Urolophidae rays. From a private shark aquarists POV - it's may seem fairly impressive. But the number of sharks & rays you've kept - does kind of make me wonder about your "experience" some. And it seems you've limited yourself to species which are generally consider to be the easiest shark & rays to keep.
But for the record - my knowledge of sharks & rays presently includes the captivity husbandry needs for 12 families of sharks & 7 families of rays & skates.
gonefishcrazy
Member
I thought they say sharks are blind.
Its 1 a.m. and I just went out to my tank to see my shark. His eyes were opened and swimming around casually. I went up close to the tank right next to him and he took off with a speed . I did again after a while and he did it again .I have never seen him swim that fast.
I have a dimmer in the diningroom so the lights were kind of dim but I was still visible.
1journeyman
Active Member
Originally Posted by Whitey
http:///forum/post/2513126
Hey journeyman.
I respect you very much, and agree with much of the stuff you contribute to here, but deleting my post and not others is pretty ridiculous.
Sorry Whitey, just came back to this thread and saw your post.
I deleted your post, primarily, because you had quoted and were responding to a post that got deleted.
http:///forum/post/2513126
Hey journeyman.
I respect you very much, and agree with much of the stuff you contribute to here, but deleting my post and not others is pretty ridiculous.
Sorry Whitey, just came back to this thread and saw your post.
I deleted your post, primarily, because you had quoted and were responding to a post that got deleted.
krj-1168
Member
I thought they say sharks are blind. Its 1 a.m. and I just went out to my tank to see my shark. His eyes were opened and swimming around casually. I went up close to the tank right next to him and he took off with a speed . I did again after a while and he did it again .I have never seen him swim that fast. I have a dimmer in the diningroom so the lights were kind of dim but I was still visible.
There's a few species of Sharks that are blind. But most sharks can actually see well - especially at night or low light.
There's a few species of Sharks that are blind. But most sharks can actually see well - especially at night or low light.
gonefishcrazy
Member
Originally Posted by krj-1168
http:///forum/post/2518496
There's a few species of Sharks that are blind. But most sharks can actually see well - especially at night or low light.
Oh OK.
http:///forum/post/2518496
There's a few species of Sharks that are blind. But most sharks can actually see well - especially at night or low light.
Oh OK.
tvan
Member
Yes there are right answers always. I have kept sharks and killed sharks........ I say killed because 2 died in my care through hurricane Charley(no power for three weeks, summertime, Florida ). One survived. These beautiful creatures should not be kept in cages IMHO. A caged water environment is very fragile and we become their only life support. If you can't afford the very best life support and care for these animals why subject them to a life of stress and cruelty. The right answer is "am I going to dedicate the time a resources to make this creature comfortable for it's entire life".
tvan
tvan
gonefishcrazy
Member
Originally Posted by tvan
http:///forum/post/2525083
Yes there are right answers always. I have kept sharks and killed sharks........ I say killed because 2 died in my care through hurricane Charley(no power for three weeks, summertime, Florida ). One survived. These beautiful creatures should not be kept in cages IMHO. A caged water environment is very fragile and we become their only life support. If you can't afford the very best life support and care for these animals why subject them to a life of stress and cruelty. The right answer is "am I going to dedicate the time a resources to make this creature comfortable for it's entire life".
tvan
What size tank did you have them in?
http:///forum/post/2525083
Yes there are right answers always. I have kept sharks and killed sharks........ I say killed because 2 died in my care through hurricane Charley(no power for three weeks, summertime, Florida ). One survived. These beautiful creatures should not be kept in cages IMHO. A caged water environment is very fragile and we become their only life support. If you can't afford the very best life support and care for these animals why subject them to a life of stress and cruelty. The right answer is "am I going to dedicate the time a resources to make this creature comfortable for it's entire life".
tvan
What size tank did you have them in?
gonefishcrazy
Member
PS.
What kind of sharks and size tank?
What kind of sharks and size tank?
moraymike
Member
Originally Posted by tvan
http:///forum/post/2525083
Yes there are right answers always. I have kept sharks and killed sharks........ I say killed because 2 died in my care through hurricane Charley(no power for three weeks, summertime, Florida ). One survived. These beautiful creatures should not be kept in cages IMHO. A caged water environment is very fragile and we become their only life support. If you can't afford the very best life support and care for these animals why subject them to a life of stress and cruelty. The right answer is "am I going to dedicate the time a resources to make this creature comfortable for it's entire life".
tvan
"beautiful creatures should not be kept in cages"
same could be said for all marine fish...
http:///forum/post/2525083
Yes there are right answers always. I have kept sharks and killed sharks........ I say killed because 2 died in my care through hurricane Charley(no power for three weeks, summertime, Florida ). One survived. These beautiful creatures should not be kept in cages IMHO. A caged water environment is very fragile and we become their only life support. If you can't afford the very best life support and care for these animals why subject them to a life of stress and cruelty. The right answer is "am I going to dedicate the time a resources to make this creature comfortable for it's entire life".
tvan
"beautiful creatures should not be kept in cages"
same could be said for all marine fish...
tvan
Member
I had a 265 .... 2 coral cats.... a japanese wobie. 1hp chiller 30gallon fuge . 20 gallon sump. 4" sandbed.
Watching the cats swim reminded me of caged Tigers.
So I built a 400 gallon plywood tank....In an outside greenhouse. Charlie took that out as well. Now I have a 20gallon coral garden just started. No fish.... just coral, snails, sponges sea squirts and clams.
Watching the cats swim reminded me of caged Tigers.
So I built a 400 gallon plywood tank....In an outside greenhouse. Charlie took that out as well. Now I have a 20gallon coral garden just started. No fish.... just coral, snails, sponges sea squirts and clams.
gonefishcrazy
Member
All fish kept in all aquarium are like caged animals. I make sure the water quality is excellent at all times.
krj-1168
Member
Yeah all fish kept in aquariums(be it public or private) are ... "like caged animals" , Because that exactly what they are.
Keep in mind that many wild animals can and do breed in captivity. Many types of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles Amphibians, & even fish regularly breed in captivity. Even Sharks are known to breed in public Aquariums. And in some cases the smaller species(such as Bamboos & Eppies) of sharks are sometimes even known to breed in private home aquariums.
Keep in mind that many wild animals can and do breed in captivity. Many types of Wild Mammals, Birds, Reptiles Amphibians, & even fish regularly breed in captivity. Even Sharks are known to breed in public Aquariums. And in some cases the smaller species(such as Bamboos & Eppies) of sharks are sometimes even known to breed in private home aquariums.
