Keeping Remora?

[Aspect]

Hello, has anyone ever kept Remora or seen them for sale anywhere? I seen them on SharkandReef but I emailed and never got a reply and I heard they are a scam site. If anyone has information on these please let me know. Thanks.

 

[Thomas Jedlicka]

I have kept a remora before, and it was around 14 inches. It was a very cool and enjoyable experience, but they can be pretty demanding. What size tank do you have? Mine was in a 270, and even that was a bit small. If you don't have a 500+ gallon tank with a large base measurement (more length and width, as opposed to height), I would not suggest it. In regards to buying them, I got mine off of craigslist. I would not know of any website that carries them generally. You could possibly ask your LFS to bring one in but you will most likely need to put in a down payment. There is a place in Massachusetts called All things Aquatic LLC that carries large oddball fish like this but if you arent in the northeast that probably doesnt help you

 

[Aspect]

I have kept a remora before, and it was around 14 inches. It was a very cool and enjoyable experience, but they can be pretty demanding. What size tank do you have? Mine was in a 270, and even that was a bit small. If you don't have a 500+ gallon tank with a large base measurement (more length and width, as opposed to height), I would not suggest it. In regards to buying them, I got mine off of craigslist. I would not know of any website that carries them generally. You could possibly ask your LFS to bring one in but you will most likely need to put in a down payment. There is a place in Massachusetts called All things Aquatic LLC that carries large oddball fish like this but if you arent in the northeast that probably doesnt help you

Tank is 97" x 49" x 20" about 450 gallons give or take.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

These three places carry Remora (I know the first one is legitimate):
https://gulfspecimen.org/specimen/fish/boney-fish/https://www.mysaltwaterfishstore.com/remora-5-8-inches/https://www.marinefishez.com/2013-10-24-03-22-31/remora/remora-detail

 

[Aspect]

These three places carry Remora (I know the first one is legitimate):
https://gulfspecimen.org/specimen/fish/boney-fish/https://www.mysaltwaterfishstore.com/remora-5-8-inches/https://www.marinefishez.com/2013-10-24-03-22-31/remora/remora-detail

Thanks for the references. Can I purchase fish off of the first link's website?

 

[Thomas Jedlicka]

Tank is 97" x 49" x 20" about 450 gallons give or take.

You should be able to get away with it for a while. depending on what species you get, they could range in size. I have seen some 2-3 ft remoras kept in private aquariums. I would try and get a small one and grow it out and hope you can keep it smaller because it will be raised in aquaria. I would try and get the common remora, aka Remora remora in the Echeneidae family. If you manage to get it small, (around 8 inches maybe), I think you can get it to top out around 18 inches if lucky. Then I think you should be able to keep it permanently no problem. One thing you do need, though is good water flow/current; they really like to be in flowing water. So if you put a semi-strong power head on one side of the tank I imagine it will post up right in front of the power head.

 

[Slocke]

Thanks for the references. Can I purchase fish off of the first link's website?

You have to call them. https://gulfspecimen.org/order/

 

[Aspect]

You should be able to get away with it for a while. depending on what species you get, they could range in size. I have seen some 2-3 ft remoras kept in private aquariums. I would try and get a small one and grow it out and hope you can keep it smaller because it will be raised in aquaria. I would try and get the common remora, aka Remora remora in the Echeneidae family. If you manage to get it small, (around 8 inches maybe), I think you can get it to top out around 18 inches if lucky. Then I think you should be able to keep it permanently no problem. One thing you do need, though is good water flow/current; they really like to be in flowing water. So if you put a semi-strong power head on one side of the tank I imagine it will post up right in front of the power head.

Thanks for the info. I'm talking to a guy who needs to re-home a 1' as it's growing too fast. From what I've read they max out at 86cm which is 33" and taking into account the 80% rule when raised in aquaria it would be absolutely max at 26". That's for a max size specimen.

 

[Thomas Jedlicka]

Thanks for the info. I'm talking to a guy who needs to re-home a 1' as it's growing too fast. From what I've read they max out at 86cm which is 33" and taking into account the 80% rule when raised in aquaria it would be absolutely max at 26". That's for a max size specimen.

You should be alright youve got the length so even if it touches 33 I think you can get away with it

 

[Aspect]

You should be alright youve got the length so even if it touches 33 I think you can get away with it

Not sure if you'd know this, but I have 5 sharks currently, 4 coral catsharks and 1 grey bamboo. The remora will outgrow them but do you think it would try to attach to them?

 

[HBtank]

Not sure if you'd know this, but I have 5 sharks currently, 4 coral catsharks and 1 grey bamboo. The remora will outgrow them but do you think it would try to attach to them?

I don’t know but I want to see pics if it does!

 

[Aspect]

I don’t know but I want to see pics if it does!

Going to get him tomorrow.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I would not recommend them based on fast growth rate getting to two feet and they are happy when attached to a host fish than free swimming. They use suction cups to feed off host as well as eating live plankton and scraps off fish, mollusks and what their hosts eat. They are not dependent on a host but do better with one which is why they are rarely seen in any private and even some public tanks

 

[Aspect]

I would not recommend them based on fast growth rate getting to two feet and they are happy when attached to a host fish. They use suction cups to feed off host as well as live plankton and scraps of fish, mollusks and what their hosts eat. They are not dependent on a host but do better with one which is why they are rarely seen in any private and even some public tanks

Did you copy this? I know I've read this somewhere lol.

 

[Thomas Jedlicka]

Not sure if you'd know this, but I have 5 sharks currently, 4 coral catsharks and 1 grey bamboo. The remora will outgrow them but do you think it would try to attach to them?

My remora tried to attach on fish from time to time initially, the fish tended not to let it but if youve got sharks that aren't as mobile it is a slight possibility. However, that was larger fish I had a huge grouper that it specifically tried to attach to but never let it and after a couple times it never tried again. I don't think you would have to worry about it too much. Once in aquaria, it seems like their instincts die down a bit. They love to attach to the glass though. they can be pretty active and is very unique to see. mine would hand feed and from time to time would try to stick to my hand when I would feed jumbo shrimp in the tank.

 

[Aspect]

My remora tried to attach on fish from time to time initially, the fish tended not to let it but if youve got sharks that aren't as mobile it is a slight possibility. However, that was larger fish I had a huge grouper that it specifically tried to attach to but never let it and after a couple times it never tried again. I don't think you would have to worry about it too much. Once in aquaria, it seems like their instincts die down a bit. They love to attach to the glass though. they can be pretty active and is very unique to see. mine would hand feed and from time to time would try to stick to my hand when I would feed jumbo shrimp in the tank.

How often did you feed yours? I feed my sharks 3x a week, I assume he would eat what they're having. Frozen lobster tail, clam, squid, shrimp, and scallops.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Did you copy this? I know I've read this somewhere lol.

no - owned a pet store and attended many seminars and this was brought up on yay or nay for tanks. SMH

 

[Aspect]

no - owned a pet store and attended many seminars and this was brought up on yay or nay for tanks. SMH

Is my tank a yay or nay?

 

[Thomas Jedlicka]

How often did you feed yours? I feed my sharks 3x a week, I assume he would eat what they're having. Frozen lobster tail, clam, squid, shrimp, and scallops.

That food will be more than fine in regards to feeding. I fed mine like once a day but I fed smaller portions. 3x a week should be ideal with what you are trying to do

 

[Aspect]

That food will be more than fine in regards to feeding. I fed mine like once a day but I fed smaller portions. 3x a week should be ideal with what you are trying to do

Thanks for all the info you've been very helpful.