Freshwater Aquarium Sharks

Certain types of sharks actually can be kept in an at-home aquarium. You definitely want to do your homework before hand to make sure that the sharks you put in your aquarium get along with the other fish that are in your tank.

Some common sharks that you can get are the bamboo sharks, cat sharks, epaulette sharks, and nurse sharks. They grow relatively small and even if you still need a large aquarium it is possible to keep and care for them in a home aquarium.

To keep aquarium sharks you will need a large tank that is at least three times the length of the shark when it is fully grown and the width of the aquarium must be at least 2 times the length of the fish. This means that a 150 cm long shark will need an aquarium that is at least 450 cm long and 300 cm in width. The tank should be shallow and offer as much surface area as possible. A round or hexagonal aquarium is preferred because corners might prevent the shark from swimming freely. Decorate the tank to create as much open space as possible for swimming however a few hiding places that they can hide under is appreciated. Make sure the shark can't get stuck in the hiding places.

Have a good protein skimmer and good filtration. Use circulation that turns over the water at least 5-6 times per hour. All equipment, including tubes, should be hidden. The water needs to be kept high and stable. The importance of keeping it stable means that you only keep sharks in established tanks. Sharks don't tolerate metals in the construction of the aquarium so it's recommended not to use any metals with your aquarium.

These are just some basics. As far as feeding and co-habitability, just make sure you do your research before purchasing any new fish or sharks and putting them into the tank.