Sharks As Pets - A Guide to Keeping Sharks in a Home Aquarium

For those who have or are thinking about getting a salt water aquarium for their home, the possibility of having a shark might cross your mind.
You might that a shark must be too large for a home aquarium, but there are a few species of sharks that only grow to three feet.
Two species of sharks that work best in a home aquarium are the Bamboo Cat Shark and Epaulette shark.
However, before you go out and buy a shark there are a few things you need to have if you want your shark to live a long and happy life! The first thing you must consider when getting a shark for your home aquarium is the size of the tank they will be housed! A proper sized aquarium should be based on how big the shark will be when it is fully grown.
A good rule of thumb is for the length of the tank to be three times the length of the shark with the width being two times as big.
A good sized aquarium should be able to hold 200 gallons of water! If you wish to have more than one shark in your aquarium, then you will want to have a bigger tank.
After you have a good tank, you will need to consider how to feed your shark.
The Bamboo Cat Shark and Epaulette Shark are rather easy to feed and will accept just about any meaty food you give them, such as squid and shrimp.
The sharks should only need to be fed 2-3 times a week, if you feed them more often the quality of the water will go down.
Another thing you will probably be wondering about is how much a live shark is going to cost you.
The Bamboo Cat Shark can be found for as little as 69.
99.
The Epaulette Shark gets imported from Australia and the prices tend to start out at around 379.
99! Once you are ready to buy your shark there are a couple of things you need to look for on the shark itself to make sure you are getting a healthy animal.
When you go to the pet shop or to a breeder to buy your shark, there are some things to look for in selecting a shark that is in good health.
The first thing to look at is the cleanliness of the tank the shark is in.
If the tank looks clean you are much more likely to be buying a healthy shark than if there is lots of debris floating in the water.
Another thing to check is to see if the shark has any blemishes anywhere on its body, these can be a sign of bacterial infestations.
If the shark looks like it's missing any scales it can be sign of a shark that is not healthy.
It is also a good idea to buy a shark that is young to make sure that it will be able to adapt to the new home.
Having a pet shark can be a very rewarding experience if you are willing to put the time and effort in to keep it healthy and happy.
If you are buying your first shark it is recommended to buy the shark from an expert so that they can help you keep the shark healthy and happy.
It is also recommended to check with your local library or on-line to get more information for raising your new pet shark.