Bamboo shark behavior

[Jordan1050064]

What is the typical behavior of a bamboo shark and how long do u think it will take the Shark to eat? Thanks

 

[fishguy242]

Hi,1 st off i'd like to say a 6" bamboo in a 125 ,will be fine for now,I will be sparse this weekend but calling in HELP.
@Eagle_Steve @F i s h y @MERKEY @Lost in the Sauce @LRT @sfin52 @Jay Hemdal @vetteguy53081 @Frigus Reef @lion king
Lets keep this one on topic ,Thanks for all your Help...all..

 

[F i s h y]

In my past experience this is not typically an active species. More likely to eat as lights are ramping up or down and once we'll acclimated will eat a variety of foods. Frozen and fresh squid, shrimp, clams, scallops, snails are a good things to try.

If in a rectangle tank car should be taken to obstruct the corners. Usually putting some rock work to keep them from running into the corners works. You can also use some 2 liter bottles if you don't mind the look.

As your shark gets bigger obviously taking into consideration its size it will need a larger home. Something circular would be best.

Keeping good water parameters is going to be very important.

Keeping stray voltage out of the tank using a grounding probe is important.

Lots of biological and / or mechanical filtration is needed to remove the waste of predatory fish.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

 

[Eagle_Steve]

In my past experience this is not typically an active species. More likely to eat as lights are ramping up or down and once we'll acclimated will eat a variety of foods. Frozen and fresh squid, shrimp, clams, scallops, snails are a good things to try.

If in a rectangle tank car should be taken to obstruct the corners. Usually putting some rock work to keep them from running into the corners works. You can also use some 2 liter bottles if you don't mind the look.

As your shark gets bigger obviously taking into consideration its size it will need a larger home. Something circular would be best.

Keeping good water parameters is going to be very important.

Keeping stray voltage out of the tank using a grounding probe is important.

Lots of biological and / or mechanical filtration is needed to remove the waste of predatory fish.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

@F i s h y is 100% spot on here. Biggest thing is filtration and to make sure corners are “rounded out” with something.

also, be sure it has a hiding place. Rocks stacked up will work, but need to be very sturdy and locked together. Another option is a small bucket laid on its side with holes drilled in the side facing up. This will allow for a cave with some water exchange. This can then be covered with rock or left as is.

The bucket option may need to be flushed out from time to time with a turkey baster or small powerhead.

 

[Jordan1050064]

@F i s h y is 100% spot on here. Biggest thing is filtration and to make sure corners are “rounded out” with something.

also, be sure it has a hiding place. Rocks stacked up will work, but need to be very sturdy and locked together. Another option is a small bucket laid on its side with holes drilled in the side facing up. This will allow for a cave with some water exchange. This can then be covered with rock or left as is.

The bucket option may need to be flushed out from time to time with a turkey baster or small powerhead.

Thanks youuuuuuu I will do that

 

[Jordan1050064]

In my past experience this is not typically an active species. More likely to eat as lights are ramping up or down and once we'll acclimated will eat a variety of foods. Frozen and fresh squid, shrimp, clams, scallops, snails are a good things to try.

If in a rectangle tank car should be taken to obstruct the corners. Usually putting some rock work to keep them from running into the corners works. You can also use some 2 liter bottles if you don't mind the look.

As your shark gets bigger obviously taking into consideration its size it will need a larger home. Something circular would be best.

Keeping good water parameters is going to be very important.

Keeping stray voltage out of the tank using a grounding probe is important.

Lots of biological and / or mechanical filtration is needed to remove the waste of predatory fish.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

Thank you too I will get some 2 liter bottles and make it round

 

[MERKEY]

Excellent advice given above!

Start with live food if possible like @F i s h y said, could help with the interest in eating.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Good info above!

 

[LRT]

Not much input so definitely following along to learn. Oddly enough its my wife thats in love with predator fish and wants a huge display full of them.

Hows the shark doing?

 

[tehmadreefer]

Not much input so definitely following along to learn. Oddly enough its my wife thats in love with predator fish and wants a huge display full of them.

Hows the shark doing?

Problem is guy is a using a 125g for a large shark with zero live rock and a freshwater setup. Doesn’t bode well for the shark. And it isn’t 6 inches, it’s bigger than that.

 

[fishguy242]

What is the typical behavior of a bamboo shark and how long do u think it will take the Shark to eat? Thanks

can you post your parameters ,and confirm size of shark ,please..

 

[LRT]

Problem is guy is a using a 125g for a large shark with zero live rock and a freshwater setup. Doesn’t bode well for the shark. And it isn’t 6 inches, it’s bigger than that.

Agreed hopefully we can salvage and help Jordan make this successful situation.

 

[Eagle_Steve]

Agreed hopefully we can salvage and help Jordan make this successful situation.

This exactly. Just need everyone to remain calm and only comment if helpful.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Problem is guy is a using a 125g for a large shark with zero live rock and a freshwater setup. Doesn’t bode well for the shark. And it isn’t 6 inches, it’s bigger than that.

 

[TheDragonsReef]

Ive kept a few sharks in the past and heres my input.

Sharks are actually pretty temperature sensitive so making sure the tank stays between 76-78 is important. Getting them to eat is usually the most difficult part of getting them settled in. As for what to feed I recommend getting some small pieces of squid and tong feeding him directly. Shrimp and silversides are also good foods. Rub it in front of his nose if you have to. They will not be good at finding food on their own until theyre used to what youre feeding them or until theyre a bit older.

Many sharks often end up injuring their snouts in aquarium. Like everyone mentioned above rounding the corners will help alot to avoid them injuring their nose. In nature they often search the sea floor for inverts and will even dig into the sand. So its important to run a fine sand. Theyll cut up their nose searching for food in rough gravel as well.

Once you do get him eating, as with any large predator, he will create lots of waste. Its important to have a good filtration system and keep up with water changes. If i remember the tank isnt drilled so i highly recommend a hang on skimmer. The reef octopus hang on 2000 is the best money can buy but it does cost a bit. Other options will work but that skimmer is seriously worth the money. You will need to regularly test your water. The most important parameters to watch for you will be temperature, salinity, nitrate and phosphates. And if the tank is new also ammonia and nitrite.

Hope this helps.

 

[Jordan1050064]

can you post your parameters ,and confirm size of shark ,please..

Yeah the paramenters is ammonia is this and nitrate a little high also again the shake is 6 inches could be smaller I got a measuring tape

 

[fishguy242]

appears the ammonia is a little high,water change would be my first thought,how is he doing??
any pics? and what fitration are you running ?

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

What is the typical behavior of a bamboo shark and how long do u think it will take the Shark to eat? Thanks

Right here @Jordan1050064

 

[Jordan1050064]

appears the ammonia is a little high,water change would be my first thought,how is he doing??
any pics? and what fitration are you running ?

Okay let me go take pic

 

[tehmadreefer]

appears the ammonia is a little high,water change would be my first thought,how is he doing??
any pics? and what fitration are you running ?

It’s doing as one would expect

What does it mean when bamboo shark has little red spots

In all honesty it would be best to take these animals back where you got them or give to someone local at this point. You are in way over your head and nothing any of us can do to fix the situation unless you can provide a better home for them.

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