is there a smaller "sharklike" saltwater fish...

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Is there a type of fish that LOOKS shark-like for saltwater? Like maybe some kind of SW catfish or something? One that tops out about say, 18-24"?
I am in no way able to provide a ginormous swimming pool for a normal type of shark, but they really fascinate me and I like the look of them. So I was wondering if there was a species of "shark" or shark decendant type fish that I could get.
 
kittyhazelton;1417565; said:
Is there a type of fish that LOOKS shark-like for saltwater? Like maybe some kind of SW catfish or something? One that tops out about say, 18-24"?
I am in no way able to provide a ginormous swimming pool for a normal type of shark, but they really fascinate me and I like the look of them. So I was wondering if there was a species of "shark" or shark decendant type fish that I could get.
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Actually not all aquaria sharks need a large swimming pool. And some the best do kind of resemble - catfish, in their general appearance.

The Marbled Catshark (Atelomycterus macleayi) grows to 24" and can be kept in a 225 gallon aquarium (6'L x 2.5'W x 2'T).

Most "aquaria friendly species" of available shark grow to about 30-42" and require aquariums or ponds of at least 300-600 gallons.
 
columbian shark get it ,max out at 12" even more sometimes
 
Well theres the coral catshark, the marbled as stated above. These two are the smallest types to keep. I would say requiring a minimum of 240 gallons. They are pretty much not active untill feeding time.

For a active shark, there are smoothhounds but I think they need at leat 1,000 not sure though.
 
Well theres the coral catshark, the marbled as stated above. These two are the smallest types to keep. I would say requiring a minimum of 240 gallons. They are pretty much not active untill feeding time.

For a active shark, there are smoothhounds but I think they need at leat 1,000 not sure though.
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Well a Standard 240 gallon(8'L x 2'W x 2'T) isn't really suited for keeping a Coral or Marbled Catshark. Basically it's not wide enough. You need a tank that at least 30" wide for either species. But if the tank was say 84" L x 30' W x 22"T - then it would be okay.

As for Smoothhounds in a 1,000 gallon tank - not wise. Most available smoothhounds require tanks/ponds of at least 1,500-2,500 gallons.
 
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