Temperament: Aggressive. Reef Safe: No. Diet: Carnivore. Origin: Indonesia. Acclimation: Standard. Family: Hemiscyllidae. Minimum Tank Size: gal. Shipping Size: Small '' Medium '' Large ''. Description The Bamboo Shark or Banded Cat Shark has a beige body with thick black bands that wrap around the shark; The bands will fade as the shark grows larger. Tiny cat-like whiskers are visible at the mouth. The Black Banded Cat Shark needs open swimming area on the bottom of the tank with a sandy bottom to prevent scratches on its soft skin.
Keep reading and we will teach you all you need to know to successfully keep one…. Cat Shark is a name commonly used to describe multiple families Hemiscylliidae, Scyliorhinidae, Pseudotriakidae of saltwater sharks that are popular among home aquarists. False Cat Sharks , on the other hand, are included in the family Pseudotriakidae. They are not usually kept as pets due to their enormous size. The lifespan of these fish is very dependent on how good their living conditions are.
Under well-monitored water parameters, they live up to 20 years. Buying one can be a bit tricky depending on where you live. In the US they can be purchased online.
Finding them in a store is more complicated due to their size. Price also greatly varies depending on the species you decide to buy.
What is unusual about the Cat Shark trade is that you can buy an egg. The perks of getting an egg is that you will be able to watch them grow and there is a larger chance that they will successfully adapt to the tank. There is a great variety in color and size among Cat Sharks. Most species are dark with some types having different beautiful color patterns. Many have long cylindrical shaped bodies with a short narrow head with cat-like eyes.
The size of the Shark varies greatly. Some species reach up to 30 inches while others can grow as big as 60 inches. Also called the Bamboo Shark Chiloscyllium punctatum , this member of the Hemiscylliidae family is easily recognized by their distinguishable bands on their skin.
They form a rather interesting color pattern, with a chain of dark and light stripes along the whole body. Their body is a cream pale color, with dark thick stripes which wrap. They can grow up to 42 inches in length. Known also as the Indian Coral Cat Shark Atelomycterus marmoratus , this fish is a very popular choice among fish keepers.
Its coloration looks a little bit chaotic at first sight with a mix of dark and light dots or lines spreading across its body. Their heads can be covered in small densely packed dots or be mono-colored. Their body is covered in white dots on a saturated black background while the rest of it is a brownish color. Dark parts of their coloring sometimes form bands. The lower part of their head and its sides are usually light grey and their eyes protrude above the head.
They can reach a significant length, growing up to nearly 10 feet. Their size is partially responsible for their low popularity. Cat Sharks are marine species who prefer warm waters and spend most of their life scavenging the seabed for food.
Because of the diversity in the group, these sharks can be found in a range of different habitats. For example, Coral Cat Sharks, as the name may suggest , are mostly found near coastal reefs.
The seabed in their habitats consists of sandy gravel or sand. Rocks, boulders and other types of natural shelters are scattered all over the place. One of the biggest challenges with this fish is the initial setup. The most important thing to keep in mind is that they are saltwater fish; the salinity must always be maintained. This is done by adding salt or a variety of chemical solutions to your tank. Saltwater tanks generally require more attention than freshwater ones.
Once you get the common misunderstandings out of the way , you will find that marine tanks can be even more exciting. For the sake of this article we will focus on the Banded Cat Shark; they are one of the most popular with aquarium enthusiasts. The substrate should be well filtered and not contain any sharp objects that might hurt the shark.
Sandy gravel is best. But yea, lion fish are super cool and there are plenty off different types to choose from. They can be housed with other predatory fish if you plan to get the big species. Look I was trying to be nice but your comments are starting to make light of the fact that you really dont care at all about the creatures you are talking about keeping. You havnt commented at all on the people that gave you advice on the actual care of the animals.
Everything has been about what might be cool to keep or have or about what is less expensive. The is a very expensive and time comsuming hobby. The only people that truely do well in it are usually the ones that actually care about the animals they are keeping. You still didnt answer my question about your previous experience so im assuming this is your first venture into the hobby and I personally think you need to take a step back and rethink what you are getting yourself into.
I get what you are saying and I said I agreed with the facts. I was wrong obliviously to even make this thread. Like I said the facts you are telling me are true and I am no longer thinking about getting a shark since they are a bigger challenge then I thought they would be.
But I am thankful that you guys steered me away from that idea or you would have seen some pretty sad threads down the road. You're from Vegas? Lol the capital of exotic pets. Forget glass tanks and forget tank mates. Food and diet: When first brought into your home aquarium, live saltwater feeder shrimp should be used to entice your lionfish to eat.
A Lionfish diet consists of meaty foods such as live shrimp, live fish, and crustaceans. Guarantee Note: Because the requirement of live food, which therefore makes for an increased level of care required for this species it has been marked Difficult, for an Advance Aquarist , as an"Advanced Aquarist Species," there is no long term guarantee provided.
Only an Arrive Alive Guarantee. Reef Compatability: Interesting reef tank resident, but will eat shrimp, crustaceans and small fish. Guarantee Note:Because the requirement of live food, which therefore makes for an increased level of care required for this species it has been marked Difficult, for an Advance Aquarist , as an"Advanced Aquarist Species," there is no long term guarantee provided.
For a 55g go for the dwarf lion. You could keep other fish as long as they're the same size or larger than the lionfish. I would personally avoid tangs because they'll outgrow a 55g too quick. Possible tank mates include some larger wrasses, dwarf angelfish, larger damselfish, possibly a maroon clownfish, etc. I would avoid small fish. If you had the lion and 2, maybe 3 other similar sized fish I think you would be happy and you won't have a setup that will break the bank Seriously, really think about what will make you happy but compare that to reality and try to imagine the maintenance, feeding, and observation routines you'll have.
IME a lightly stocked tank is much easier and less costly to care for because you don't have so much complexity for feeding, observing for disease, aggression, etc It's also cheaper because it's more forgiving. A simple fish-only with live rock tank can go further between water changes as long as you have a good, large skimmer. Best of luck I totally understand where you're coming from. Clownfish, this si the same thing as the other threads you've started about stocking a tank.
You do not have a tank nor experience taking care of one- remember how the tank with the clownfish went? You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Paste as plain text instead. Only 75 emoji are allowed. Display as a link instead. Clear editor. Upload or insert images from URL. Large Reef Journals. Search In. I need some info on the Banded Cat Shark. Reply to this topic Start new topic. Recommended Posts. Posted February 12, Share this post Link to post. Drew Shark. Pinner Reef. The pups are extremely hard to care for as well.
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