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- 1706 Lynbrook, NY, 11563
How big is your tank? They aren't too hard to get but I'm not going to order one for a small tank, they do grow to 14'.
- Location
- NY
- Location
- Montclair, NJ
If you like the "look" of a nurse shark, there is a shark called the Grey Bamboo (Chiloscyllium griseum). It is often mistaken for a nurse shark and is suited much better for aquarium life in terms of manageable sized aquariums. I've seen them available frequently at http://www.parrotsoftheworld.com/
Here is a pic of the one I used to have:
Care Sheet for the Gray Bamboo
Common Name: Gray Bamboo Shark
Scientific Name: Chiloscyllium griseum
Alias: Gray banded Bamboo.
Maximum Adult Size: the maximum length is about 30 inches (76 cm) in length.
Average Adult Size: average around 25 inches (64 cm) in length.
Maximum Adult Weight: about 4.4 lbs (2 kg)
Size at birth: about 5.0-5.5 inches (13 -14 cm)
Size at Sexual Maturity: about 18-22 inches (46-56 cm)
Age at Sexual Maturity: roughly 2.0 to 3.0 years (24-36 months)
Growth Rate: The growth rate varies according to water temperatures & feeding schedule. Juvenile Gray bamboos appear to average about 6-8” per year. Although higher growth rates are possible – especially within the first year.
Longevity of species: up to about 20 years.
Geographical Distribution: found in the western Pacific, from Japan, to Philippines and the Indian Ocean from Indonesia to the Arabian Sea.
Habitat: A very abundant small warm-temperate to tropical shark - found in tidal areas, sandy slopes & shallow reefs. Also found as deep as 260ft (about 80 m).
Diet: mostly invertebrates & small fish - like urchins, shrimp, crabs, mollusks (i.e. clams, squid, or octopus), and segmented worms. This species will also feed on small fishes, like silversides.
Activity level: a very active during the night. But generally a fairly slow moving, and solitary species. These species like most of its genus is considered to be very hardy. They are also are basically harmless to humans.
Preferred Water Temperature & Conditions: often considered a tropical water species, often found in tidal flats. The preferred water temperature range appears to be between 72-84F (22-29 C). The salinity should be in the range of 28-35 ppt or 1.021-1.026 SG, and the pH should be about 8.1-8.4.
Absolute Minimum recommended tank/pond size: for a single adult Gray Bamboo - about 365 gallons or 7' long x 3.5' wide x 2' deep. A small group of 2-3 adult sharks require about 480 gallons or 8' long x 4' wide x 2' deep.
Gray Bamboo Sharks in Captivity: This species usually does very well in captivity, once acclimated. Captive Breeding of this species is possible. This species does will with some live rock decor. While gray bamboos aren’t as commonly found as brown-banded or white-spotted bamboos, they can still be found fairly often. Because of their small adult size, they may actually be better suited of home aquaria – than their larger cousins.
Potential Problems: This species is rarely seen as egg cases. So generally there’s not same problem of people attempting to hatch them from eggs. The main problem appears to be in getting the shark to eat, after introducing it to a new tank (common problem among most bottom-dwelling species).
Interesting Notes: as juveniles - its appearance is similar to the brown-banded bamboo, but with light gray & brown bands, instead of the dark brown & cream bands of the Brown-banded. As Adults – Gray Bamboos are basically brown to grayish brown in color with very faint bands – if any are seen.
Cited Sources: Michael – 2001 “Aquarium Sharks & Rays”, Fishbase.org, & FIGIS
Here is a pic of the one I used to have:
Care Sheet for the Gray Bamboo
Common Name: Gray Bamboo Shark
Scientific Name: Chiloscyllium griseum
Alias: Gray banded Bamboo.
Maximum Adult Size: the maximum length is about 30 inches (76 cm) in length.
Average Adult Size: average around 25 inches (64 cm) in length.
Maximum Adult Weight: about 4.4 lbs (2 kg)
Size at birth: about 5.0-5.5 inches (13 -14 cm)
Size at Sexual Maturity: about 18-22 inches (46-56 cm)
Age at Sexual Maturity: roughly 2.0 to 3.0 years (24-36 months)
Growth Rate: The growth rate varies according to water temperatures & feeding schedule. Juvenile Gray bamboos appear to average about 6-8” per year. Although higher growth rates are possible – especially within the first year.
Longevity of species: up to about 20 years.
Geographical Distribution: found in the western Pacific, from Japan, to Philippines and the Indian Ocean from Indonesia to the Arabian Sea.
Habitat: A very abundant small warm-temperate to tropical shark - found in tidal areas, sandy slopes & shallow reefs. Also found as deep as 260ft (about 80 m).
Diet: mostly invertebrates & small fish - like urchins, shrimp, crabs, mollusks (i.e. clams, squid, or octopus), and segmented worms. This species will also feed on small fishes, like silversides.
Activity level: a very active during the night. But generally a fairly slow moving, and solitary species. These species like most of its genus is considered to be very hardy. They are also are basically harmless to humans.
Preferred Water Temperature & Conditions: often considered a tropical water species, often found in tidal flats. The preferred water temperature range appears to be between 72-84F (22-29 C). The salinity should be in the range of 28-35 ppt or 1.021-1.026 SG, and the pH should be about 8.1-8.4.
Absolute Minimum recommended tank/pond size: for a single adult Gray Bamboo - about 365 gallons or 7' long x 3.5' wide x 2' deep. A small group of 2-3 adult sharks require about 480 gallons or 8' long x 4' wide x 2' deep.
Gray Bamboo Sharks in Captivity: This species usually does very well in captivity, once acclimated. Captive Breeding of this species is possible. This species does will with some live rock decor. While gray bamboos aren’t as commonly found as brown-banded or white-spotted bamboos, they can still be found fairly often. Because of their small adult size, they may actually be better suited of home aquaria – than their larger cousins.
Potential Problems: This species is rarely seen as egg cases. So generally there’s not same problem of people attempting to hatch them from eggs. The main problem appears to be in getting the shark to eat, after introducing it to a new tank (common problem among most bottom-dwelling species).
Interesting Notes: as juveniles - its appearance is similar to the brown-banded bamboo, but with light gray & brown bands, instead of the dark brown & cream bands of the Brown-banded. As Adults – Gray Bamboos are basically brown to grayish brown in color with very faint bands – if any are seen.
Cited Sources: Michael – 2001 “Aquarium Sharks & Rays”, Fishbase.org, & FIGIS
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- Location
- FREEPORT,LONG ISLAND
I have two 5feet nurse sharks in a 1000gal and they keep getting bigger, make sure you have money every year for a new tank.
also this size nobody wants them.
also this size nobody wants them.
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