Horned Shark

rhyno36

rhyno36

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I have a Horned Shark, about 10 inches, in a 180 gallon tank. My son wants to get a Clown Trigger next. Are they compatable? No other fish in tank.
 
risc

risc

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It has long been argued what Triggerfish can live with what sharks. Unfortuntely it does all depend on the enviornment they live in. I have had a horn shark with a clown trigger in a 540 gallon tank. There was sufficient room and the shark mostly stayed in hiding all day. However in a 180 gallon... the trigger very well could harass the shark or bite at its eyes like angel fish are so well known to do. Triggers are also known to bite and tear at the fins of sharks. Being that clowns are very aggressive you could be in a tough situation there. Look at finding a bigger home for your horn shark because he will need about a 300 in full growth anyway. Or for now at least give him some space to hide.
Jim
 
rhyno36

rhyno36

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We have had the horned shark for 18 months, he has grown about 3 inches in that time. we feed him 3 times a week untill he wants now more. Are we doing something wrong because he isnt growing that fast?
 
risc

risc

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Not at all... horn sharks don't grow very fast. I have even tried feeding them more often, but when I do that they just refuse the food. Every 2 or 3 days is perfect for them. Mine have grown maximum of about 4" per year. Even in the larger enviornments it's about the same.
Jim
 
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