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Why you should not keep a saltwater shark in an aquarium?

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Many people love the idea of having a mean looking shark in their aquarium. They will often enter a store and see a juvenile shark that doesn't look too big. read more

For this reason, sharks should be avoided at all cost (by both beginning and experienced fish keepers) except if you are willing to house them in a huge tank with a huge filtration system. When I say huge, I do not mean a 150 gallon tank. I mean a HUGE tank. Sharks need a ton of space to swim and they produce a massive bio-load on your tank. read more

As the video explains, great whites, unlike many other shark species that are kept in aquariums, are not used to hanging around one area for long. Instead, they prefer open water where they can swim long distances whenever they want. read more

Saltwater sharks should be fed on a meaty diet of fresh marine fish, shrimp and scallops. They should not be fed more than 2-3 times per week. Breeding. It is possible to breed sharks in an aquarium environment, but this requires an aquarium that is large enough to house several sharks while maintaining perfect water parameters. read more