Shark species

Don't think that sharks are huge and ferocious creatures, but in fact most of the individuals are docile varieties around 1 meter in length. Now sharks can also be used as pets, they are easier to take care of than other saltwater ornamental fish, and very much show the owner's personality. So let's take a look at what are the shark species suitable for keeping as pets!

? one, cat shark

? Cat shark in the aquarium body length can grow to 50-100cm, cat shark body cream color, band width, covered with dark black stripes. As it grows, the stripes become blurred and brown patches appear in the center.

Catsharks are aggressive in their own right, and their name comes from the fact that they have a pair of long, slender feline eyes that sparkle in the light. Catsharks are extremely sensitive to light, making them one of the deadliest predators in dimly-lit mesopelagic zones. Preferring to stay on the bottom in the aquarium, they will eat any crustaceans that appear in the tank. Although it will not grow very large in an aquarium, it requires over 900 liters of aquarium space to keep as an adult. Needs bottom sand to perch on, but if the bottom sand is too rough, it can easily scratch its abdomen resulting in injury. Remember not to treat with medications containing copper. ?

? Cat Sharks are carnivorous fish and have a difficult time opening their mouths when first introduced to the tank. When it first enters the tank, it is recommended to use a small clean squid or live shrimp to entice it to open its mouth. Once it opens its mouth, it can binge eat, shrimp, shellfish or some freshwater fish can be fed. Feeding shellfish with shells, freshwater shrimp, squid and frozen mussels are all fine.

2. Reticulated catshark

? Reticulated catsharks in the aquarium of the maximum body length of up to 60cm, reticulated catshark body elongated, living in the eastern United States to the coast of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea about 60 meters to 600 meters of deep water. Catsharks and smaller sharks are becoming increasingly popular among aquarists because of their shark shape. The maximum adult size is 60 centimeters and can be kept in most aquariums of fish lovers. It does not swim fast and is usually found near rocky caves where it lives. It has a wide distribution in nature and is more adaptable to water temperature than other sharks. It has a wide range in nature and is better adapted to water temperatures than other sharks.

The Reticulated Catshark is somewhat aggressive itself, and the Reticulated Catshark only attacks small fish and invertebrates smaller than its mouth size for food. Do not mix with large, aggressive fairy fish or shellfish, which have been known to nibble on the fins of smaller sharks. Reticulated catsharks are ovoviviparous and when paired, will reproduce once or twice in a month. After laying eggs, the female swims around and waits for the egg whiskers to be securely fastened before leaving, laying approximately ?44 to ?52 eggs at a time, with egg sizes ranging from 2.5 x 5 centimeters. Reticulated catshark eggs are usually collected into the aquarium trade and are known to have hatched successfully in aquariums.

? Three, California Star Shark

? California starsharks can reach a maximum length of ?125cm in the aquarium, with two dorsal fins, the second dorsal fin 1/2 larger than the first, closer to the posterior end of the ventral fin base than to the caudal base (in juveniles), or equal (in adults), with an obtusely pointed upper horn, a concave posterior margin, and a prolonged cusp on the lower horn.

The California starshark is a ferocious shark that lives mainly in the temperate waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean, from California to Mexico. Frequent activity in the water temperature between 15 degrees to 20 degrees, depth of 5 to 10 meters. In the wild, they spend most of their time on the seafloor or rocky reefs swimming around and preying on crustaceans and small fish. Are very active and spend most of their time swimming close to the bottom area to avoid contact with larger and more aggressive sharks. Has sharp shark teeth and is a true shark, but will not harm humans and very much dislikes biting humans unless thoroughly provoked. Like other sharks, the California Star Shark needs a smooth sandy substrate, plenty of room to move around and some rocks, a sturdy cover to avoid tank jumping. Sharks require a strong filtration system and regular water changes to maintain water quality. The sharks can be kept in a small tank with a large amount of water and a small amount of water.