Sharks
Don’t think that sharks are all huge and powerful animals. In fact, most of them are gentle species with a body length of about 1 meter. Nowadays, sharks can also be used as pets. They are easier to take care of than other seawater guinea pigs, and they highlight the personality of their owners. So let’s take a look at the types of sharks that are suitable for keeping as pets!
1. Cat Shark
Cat shark can grow to 50-100cm in length in the aquarium. The cat shark has a cream-colored body, wide head, and full of dark black stripes. As they grow older, the stripes become hazy and brown patches appear in the center.
Cat sharks themselves have a certain degree of aggression. The name of cat sharks comes from their pair of feline-like structures. With long eyes that sparkle when illuminated by light, cat sharks' eyes are extremely sensitive to light, making them one of the deadliest predators in the dimly lit midden. They prefer to stay at the bottom of the aquarium and will eat any crustaceans that appear in the tank. Although it will not grow very large in an aquarium, it will need an aquarium of more than 900 liters to support it as an adult. It needs sand to rest on, but if the sand is too rough, it can easily scratch its abdomen and cause injury. Remember not to use copper-containing medicines for treatment.
Cat shark is a carnivorous fish, and it is very difficult to open its mouth when it first enters the tank. When it first enters the tank, it is recommended to use clean squid or live shrimp to lure it into opening its mouth. After opening, you can eat like crazy. You can feed shrimps, shellfish or some freshwater fish. Feeding shellfish, freshwater shrimp, squid and frozen clams are all good.
2. Reticulated cat shark
The maximum length of the reticulated cat shark in the aquarium can reach 60cm. The reticulated cat shark has a long body and lives in The deep water area is about 60 meters to 600 meters from the eastern United States to the coast of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. Cat sharks and smaller sharks have become increasingly popular among aquarists due to their sharklike appearance. The maximum adult fish size is 60 cm and can be kept in the aquariums of most aquarists. It doesn't swim very fast and often moves around the rock caves where it lives. It has a wide distribution range in nature and is more adaptable to water temperature than other sharks.
The reticulated cat shark itself is somewhat aggressive. The reticulated cat shark only attacks small fish and fish smaller than its mouth size by surprise. Invertebrates, used as dry food. Don't keep them with the fierce giant mermaids or bomberfish, which have been known to chew the fins of smaller sharks. Reticulated cat sharks grow oviparously. When paired, they will grow once or twice a month. After laying eggs, the female shark will swim around and wait for the eggs to be safely fixed before leaving. She usually lays about 44 to 52 eggs, with the size of the eggs being 2.5x5 cm. The eggs of the reticulated catshark are often harvested for the aquarium trade and are known to have hatched successfully in aquariums.
3. California Star Shark
The maximum length of the California star shark in the aquarium can reach 125cm, with 2 dorsal fins, and the second dorsal fin is 1/1 larger than the first dorsal fin 2. It is closer to the posterior end of the pelvic fin base than to the tail base (larvae), about ten inches (adult), the upper corner is blunt and pointed, the rear edge is concave, and the lower corner extends a pointed process.
The California star shark is ferocious in nature and mainly lives in the temperate waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, from California to Mexico. The temperature of the frequently moved water is between 15 and 20 degrees, and the depth is 5 to 10 meters. In the wild, they spend most of their time swimming around on the seabed or on rocks to prey on crustaceans and small fish. They are very active and spend most of their time swimming close to the bottom of the sea to avoid contact with larger and more powerful sharks. It is a real shark with sharp teeth, but it will not harm humans and does not like to bite humans unless it is completely aroused. Like other sharks, the California starfish needs a smooth, sandy substrate, plenty of room to move around, some rocks, and a thick cover to avoid jumping out of the tank. Raising sharks requires a powerful filtration system and orderly water changes to maintain water quality.
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