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Nurse Sharks for sale

Nurse Sharks for sale, It’s crucial to realize that a nurse shark is a large fish before considering purchasing one. Even though while they’re young, these guys make a really cool addition to your home aquarium. Realize that this situation won’t last long for these sharks.

The idea that sharks may only grow to fit in a tank is a complete fiction. If there is not enough space, the shark will become unwell and eventually perish from the close quarters. One of the more well-liked shark species among fans of private aquariums is the nurse shark. This is mostly because nurse sharks are the only larger shark species that local fish markets will offer and are reasonably simple to procure.

The issue with this is that most people are unaware of the true size of this shark. As a youngster, it would seem that this shark would be at home in your 180-gallon fish tank. However, there is a significant issue with this. The nurse shark can reach a maximum length of 14 feet. In addition, these sharks can grow up to 2 feet every year.

Recommendations for short tail nurse shark tanks

Tank/Pond Size: 1,000 gallons @ 14-20 Inches
Temp: 68-75 Degrees
Salinity: 1.020 to 1.023
Diet: Small fish/crabs/squid/meaty foods
Can be agressive towards fish or other sharks
Bottom dwelling shark
Acclimation time: 2/3 hours

Therefore, you must be ready for the eventual size that this animal will grow to before you bring a Nurse shark home. You’ll require a pretty sizable tank. According to standard guidelines, the width should be three times the shark’s length and vice versa.

Given that this tiny tank eliminates 99.99% of the population, it is alarming that these sharks are being sold at neighborhood fish markets. Because unless they are transferred to a huge tank, these sharks will eventually outgrow the aquarium they are in and perish. The issue is that many individuals mistakenly believe that their neighborhood aquarium will be delighted to accept their shark.

A private owner’s shark will never be accepted by an aquarium since they do not want to run the danger of contaminating their waters with sickness. If you had any regard for these animals, you would not purchase one unless you could provide them with a healthy environment to live in.

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