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Anyone knows where can i get a black tip shark?

Any information about their feeding habits?

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saw some at reborn quite some time back ... someone ordered 6 pieces of them .. each one is about 2 feet long from head to tail

thanks for the information. Was wondering what's the smallest size black tip shark available?

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Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000

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there 2 at coral farm now, 1.5 ft

thanks for the information.

still considering as i am afraid my 6x2.5x2.5 feet tank is too small.

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6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim

Skimmer: Deltec AP851

Calcium Reactor:

Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2

Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000

Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer

Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060

Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2

Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator

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thanks for the information.

still considering as i am afraid my 6x2.5x2.5 feet tank is too small.

Sorry P,

Not wanting to "wet blanket" you, pls leave her where she belongs. If you want to rear shark pls try marble shark, smaller n doesn't grow too big.

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Sorry P,

Not wanting to "wet blanket" you, pls leave her where she belongs. If you want to rear shark pls try marble shark, smaller n doesn't grow too big.

No worries bro, i am here to get feedback, be it negative or positive. :)

i have tried bamboo shark, rather boring.

300 Gallon Reef Paradise

6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim

Skimmer: Deltec AP851

Calcium Reactor:

Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2

Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000

Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer

Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060

Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2

Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator

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Hi Acidjazz, don't think your tank is large enough :o

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Hi Acidjazz, don't think your tank is large enough :o

Point taken. :D

i am looking for new experience. . . and diversity.

300 Gallon Reef Paradise

6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim

Skimmer: Deltec AP851

Calcium Reactor:

Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2

Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000

Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer

Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060

Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2

Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator

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Point taken. :D

i am looking for new experience. . . and diversity.

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thanks for the information.

still considering as i am afraid my 6x2.5x2.5 feet tank is too small.

6 feet is possible ... there used to be a fish tank in aqua fuana that has 2 black tips in there, juz that it doesnt look very nice. :)

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6 feet is possible ... there used to be a fish tank in aqua fuana that has 2 black tips in there, juz that it doesnt look very nice. :)

the one at aqua fauna was like a 10 feet by 5 feet by 3 feet tank?!!

300 Gallon Reef Paradise

6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim

Skimmer: Deltec AP851

Calcium Reactor:

Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2

Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000

Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer

Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060

Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2

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the one at aqua fauna was like a 10 feet by 5 feet by 3 feet tank?!!

i think the one u saw was on the floor rite ? that tank is freaking huge ... they have i think 4 or 5 in it .. the one i referring to is in a tank ... in the area where they are selling sea food

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i think the one u saw was on the floor rite ? that tank is freaking huge ... they have i think 4 or 5 in it .. the one i referring to is in a tank ... in the area where they are selling sea food

oh yes. . thanks for the information. Think i will do some research before getting the black tip sharks.

btw wad is a shovel nose shark?

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6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim

Skimmer: Deltec AP851

Calcium Reactor:

Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2

Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000

Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer

Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060

Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2

Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator

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The smallest black tip shark available in the market now is about 1.5 feet. :pinch:

300 Gallon Reef Paradise

6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim

Skimmer: Deltec AP851

Calcium Reactor:

Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2

Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000

Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer

Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060

Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2

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no pics to show but u can check out this www.marinedepotlive.com

it's under rays category.....

oh man. . you got to be kidding me. . that shark looks at least 3 footer long!

I prefer a shark that swims at the surface, rather than one that combs the sand bed such as rays. :)

i should not have establish my 6 footer, but build a sharks tank instead.

thanks for the picture attached ben.

300 Gallon Reef Paradise

6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim

Skimmer: Deltec AP851

Calcium Reactor:

Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2

Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000

Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer

Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060

Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2

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300 Gallon Reef Paradise

6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim

Skimmer: Deltec AP851

Calcium Reactor:

Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2

Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000

Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer

Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060

Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2

Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator

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thanks for the information.

still considering as i am afraid my 6x2.5x2.5 feet tank is too small.

Bro, a black tip shark need a tank size of maybe 8 x 4 x2.5 ft althought your tank is consider large but it will be too small for a black tip shark. And it will kill all your fishes.

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Just because some stupid shot owner keeps a black tip shark in either a 6 or 10 feet tank doesnt mean that it's possible to keep one in those types of tanks.

There are many factors to consider when looking into a black tip...first and foremost, it is highly not recommended as they are fast growers as well as fast swimmers, they even have a tendency to jump at times, when startled, which means a well secured hood is essential.

Secondly, they shouldn't be housed in square tanks as they tend to injure their nose tips and that ends up causing an infection. The most ideal tank for these sharks should have rounded ends.

Thirdly, the rule of thumb for tank size is approx 4 times it's "adult" size for the overall length, 1.5 times it's width, and roughly 4ft of height to the tank. For a black tip which generally grows to about 5 ft in captivity, that works out to about a 20x7x4 ft tank...just over 4000 gallons.

Fourthly, tank inhabitants should be carefully selected for these sharks as well as they are succeptable to attacks from certain kinds of fishes (i know it sounds silly since it's a shark) but some smaller fishes have a tendency to nip at sharks and as a result cause unnecessary injuries to the fish. I can't quite recall the types of fishes that do tho...

There's a lot more information out there if you just do a search for "black tip shark care" etc on google. But sad to say, the bottom line for these species is if you don't have loads of dough...and more importantly the commitment to rear these beautiful creatures...leave them in the sea where they belong...these animals are more complex a creature than ur tangs in ur tank and deserve more consideration in their care. Now i'm not saying that the other fishes we keep don't deserve our utmost care and consideration as well

It shouldn't be treated like a fad...the sad thing about most LFS selling these black tips is that most if not all of these sharks end up in poor homes...and i'll bet my bottom dollar that more than 90 percent of them don't make it past a year or two. It's pretty sad.

Go think up another interesting concept for your tank...not to sound condescending or anything but for now ur not ready for a shark tank...u either can't afford it, or are not ready to keep one (ie. level of commitment)

No hard feelings Paul....that's my take on this sensitive topic.... ;)

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More info:

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/blacktipshark.htm

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/sharks.htm

http://www.sheddaquarium.org/blacktipreefsharks.html

I used to have more info from other forums but can't recall what those forums were. Anyways...googling around and checking out perhaps reefcentral and saltwaterfish forums will give you more info as well.

hope this helps educate ya'll on these beautiful creatures of the sea.

cheers.

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oh man. . you got to be kidding me. . that shark looks at least 3 footer long!

I prefer a shark that swims at the surface, rather than one that combs the sand bed such as rays. :)

i should not have establish my 6 footer, but build a sharks tank instead.

thanks for the picture attached ben.

no problem bro.. i too didnt knoe how it looked like so went to search for the pic. haha..

actually i kinda agree with southpaw on this one. if u have a 4000 gallon tank i think maintance will be a real chor..

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