lepord sharks

damon

New Member
I am looking to buy a lepord shark. dose any one know where I could find one? at a fairly resonable price. I have a 200 gl tank that has been set up for about 4 yrs. or let me know of any other type of shark that would do good in that size of a tank thank you very much
 

vavoom

Member
A 200g is way too small for a Leopard shark. You realize, this shark can grow between 3-6 ft:eek: Not much room in a 200g to turn around. You could get a couple cat sharks & be ok. Just my $.02
 
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daniel411

Guest
You could have a baby Leopard shark in a tank of that size for a little while. Just try and find a place for him when he outgrows you aquarium in a year or so. If this site won't sell you one, most lfs's can get one in for the price you're willing to pay or email me danliedel@hotmail.com but it could take a few days for me to respond.
 

bullshark

Member
In the last two days I have seen, at two different stores, Leopard Sharks for sale at $269.00 and $199.00
I think the $269.00 is overpriced.
A third lfs usually has them for sale at $200, but currently has none....
 

tony detroit

Active Member
two hundred is around the norm, just make sure that you have somebody to take them off your hands BEFORE you buy them.
 

reefin

Member
not to get to far off topic but could you keep the cat sharks in a 125? or is there any other sharks you could keep in a 125
 

jim27

Member

Originally posted by Reefin
not to get to far off topic but could you keep the cat sharks in a 125? or is there any other sharks you could keep in a 125

Do a search in this forum.
 

vavoom

Member

Originally posted by damon
what size of tank do you need?

Dainel411 said "You could have a baby Leopard shark in a tank of that size for a little while. Just try and find a place for him when he outgrows you aquarium in a year or so"
I would think 500g+. Talk to Novice150. He's the resident shark guru, running a 1700g. He had a Leapord:( RIP, has a Back Tip, a Horn & a Cat. He would be best to ask
Rob
 
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daniel411

Guest
Ouch $200 is usually the going rate around here and one of the lfs's always has them in.
I believe Scott Michaels Sharks and Rays book suggest a 4000g aquarium as the minimum size for an adult. The tanks I seen full leopards in at Six Flags was a hexagon with panels around 8' by 8' (approximately). There were a few 6' plus leopards and other sharks in there and it looked EXTREMELY cramped.
 

reeferdude

Member
I have seen them for $99 at about 10" or so. But I can not stress enough FIND SOMEONE TO TAKE HIM BEFORE YOU BUY HIM. You do not want to be stuck with a 3' shark in a 6' long tank. What are your options?
1. Give him to a Zoo, do you realize how many people have already tried this method and a lot of zoos and public aquariums can’t even house a 6' shark for life
2. Release him back into the wild, this is the single stupidest thing you could do. First off I’m pretty sure they are a south east asian species and I doubt you in that region. Even if you were, if you ever housed any other fish that were not from the same region you could introduce brand new disease into that area and potently cause an epidemic.
3. Euthanasia, this is the only option for most people who buy a shark that they can’t find a home for. It is sad to see a perfectly healthy animal put down because of your impulsive shopping habits. Even if you could bring yourself to kill an animal that you have watched grow for years, you run into the problem of disposal of the carcass. I don't know of many garbage companies that will take a dead 3' shark off your curb.
Those are just some facts to look at before you purchase. Another good rule of thumb is that every LFS employ is out there to separate you from you money using whatever means necessary. I know this is a blanket statement but there are way too many con artists out there and it is just best to get advice from people that aren’t trying to sell you a $200 shark.
 

novice150

Member
I agree with almost everything you said Reeferdude... but leopard sharks, Triakis semifasciata are not a south east Asian species. They come from the Pacific coastal region ... very common around CA and the Gulf Of Mexico. I think you may be reffering to the zebra shark (sometimes called leopard shark) Stegostoma fasciatum.
Not that that makes a difference on reasons why they should not be released back into the wild ... cause I agree with you.
 

reeferdude

Member
Yes I was thinking about the Zebra's. Even if you did live in so cal and they are native to your area it is still very stupid to release a fish kept in captivity for any amount of time.
 
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