This species is known as
Cat Shark, Brown Banded Bambooshark, Black Banded Cat Shark and the correct latin name is
Chiloscyllium punctatum. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Bamboo Shark family. (
e) Origin of this species is
Indo-West Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
An aggressive fish. Not recommended for classic aquariums.
Cat Shark can grow up to 100 cm what is approximately 39 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 12000cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 1860 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are very large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Cat Shark fish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
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Document modified on Mon Dec 17 10:09:04 UTC 2007
Document created on Mon Dec 17 10:09:04 UTC 2007
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