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BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004	i saw a 15" black shark at my lfs and i was wondering what would be the best tank mates and what size tank for them?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Black sharks are best kept with other large fish, because they get territorial with age. They are very active swimmers, and grow to around 30 inches or so. Therefore, these guys need a huge tank. In fact, I'm not quite sure what the minimum tank size is, just because these fish get so big. It is safe to say though, that a single black shark needs at least 150 gallons, and probably way more than that. They aren't easy to house, that's for sure. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	Black Sharks can be really aggressive. Best keep it with really tough fish, though this fish has still been known to kill such aggressive cichlid types such as Jaguars and such. For a while this fish could be kept in a 180 gallon, but as a fish that can reach almost 3' long you better be prepared to keep a fish that needs room like a Pacu. Last edited by Shinigami at 16-Nov-2004 17:43 -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
Alex Fish Addict 510 Posts: 721 Registered: 03-Oct-2004	as a companion would a giant gourmi work ''All the clown fish and yellow tangs in the world cant save you now!''
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004	how rare are the giant gourami?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	Giant Gourami are fairly common. Shouldnt be too hard to track down. I think they would be ok with the black shark. Arrowana Also, pacu, oscars , etc Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	A Giant Gourami is probably tough enough to handle a Black Shark. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
john.stone Banned Posts: 1600 Kudos: 2332 Votes: 18 Registered: 03-Apr-2003	They really need more of a heated indoor pond setup... At least 6'x6' and at least 2' deep...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
possum Hobbyist Posts: 68 Votes: 0 Registered: 30-Oct-2004	would a plectcostus be suitable?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59
BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004	just put my fast growing plecostomus in the tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:59


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