leopard shark QT tank 11/07

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These sharks are donated from people who have been holding them illegally. My tank is just a stopping station for the sharks that are 10-12" (in most cases) to cure the animals of any diseases, illnesses, injury or parasites that they may have contracted during home aquarium captivity or since or during capture. The sharks are moved from the tanks you see here to larger tanks and then are SLOWLY acclimated back to their natural temps. This is the reason why you see them in my sub-tropical temperature tank. These sharks stay with me no longer then 1-3 months each depending on their conditions. From here they are moved to larger systems and acclimated back to their natural water temps. Since the animal has been exposed to foreign tropical diseases not found in their native Pacific homes sadly these beautiful animals can never be returned to the Pacific and they are kept in public aquariums from around the world. That is the reason you see my tanks holding 5-6 leopards to maybe just 1-2 at a time.

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tank is cloudy, pump was knocked into the sand :(


QT 240 gallon holding tank for baby leopard sharks... longest shark is 15" and smallest is 11", the 15" shark is a very temp in the tank, this tank is not designed to hold sharks longer then 12" max so we try and keep it below the foot long if possible... all sharks are being held and treated for disease and parasites along with being treated for bacterial infections prior to transfer to larger homes.

240 gal display tank
200 gal sump
burmuda skimmer (skimming 1000 gallons)
32 watt UV
filter socks
4"+ deep sand bed
20k MH lights
constant tank temp 69 degrees

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Pets & Animals

Tags:

• leopard
• shark

[seasave1]

For those who want to know how things REALLY work if you pass cells though low radiation over and over, mutations in the cells and genetic structure which can lead to cancer and other dangerious effects. Besides the scientists has already proven U.V. causes cancer. Even if the U.V. killed everything it would have NOTHING to do with water clearity.

[niceAswift]

@seasave1 that seems to be a lot of good information. Thats is why it is good on anything that passes through that is free floating in the water column. i dont see how the UV will cause cancer in a animal that is not in direct contact passing over/through the light. The light is meant to cause a cancerous mutation in any organism it come in contact with so in that it is doing its job. I have no plans to breed anything in my tank so that is of no concern. I prefer the use of skimmers vs only crbn

[seasave1]

@niceAswift UV causes cancer for humans & pets. They don't classify fish as pets. When the water passes through it could create superbugs which attach to fish which in some cases could ingest them as well. WE put our hands in our tanks & could absorb these through a cut, or the skin. Our beef is we wouldn't give our dog a bath in U.V. water but it's okay for fish? Too many what if's. Eating swimming fine one day DEAD the next? Things to think about BEFORE we expose them to what we DON'T know.

[niceAswift]

@seasave1 makes perfect sense seasave... will consider that. thank you for the information. nothing is better then knowledge =D

[seasave1]

U.V. Sterilizers do not work and can cause cancer. Hope you don't keep these sharks. What is going to happen to them now?

[niceAswift]

@seasave1 : where are the facts showing that UV's cause cancer? UV's do work if used correctly, Im not going to go into the heavy detail of explaining "HOW" to do things correctly since there are not enough characters remaining to do so. Just do a little research ;) in any case, my main reason for the UV is for water clarity in which case it works awesome.

[tennoking]

Leopard shark are one of the most beautiful sharks! You are lucky to have them close to enjoyed them!

Take good care of them! They deserve it!

[krkosiba]

you need a bigger tank. even if you get a pup a pup would need a minimum of 1000 gallons to live comfortable. not to say you can't house it. you may stress it in a 400 gallon tank and will probably die. i would hate to see you lose a $1,000 and a shark. usually a shark like that needs 3-5,000 gallons to live. just make sure the shark has enough room to turn. black tips constantly move in circles in the tank so you need a tank 4-6' in depth. and at least 10' in legth for swimming room

[jordanbr99]

I have a 2500 gl tank that is a little more than 5ft across on the sides 2ft going up and three feet on the other sides do you think this is large enough for a leopard shark and some fish

[M6teenbam323]

How much do they cost if you wanted one for a home aquarium?

[soulskyela]

pretty sharks=)

[seasave1]

Try a little carbon it uses less electricity and is also used in water purification We have proven in the 6 years that CARBON works better, no u.v., no skimmers, no expensive equipment, and NO chemecals. After breeding endangered species for the last 4 years (on 4th. gen.) sterilizers prohibit "Breeding" and has also kills natural occuring spawning in our aquafarm and aquariums. Can help when used in outdoor ponds if you don't want your fish to breed. Simple research can be found: wilkapedea

[seasave1]

THE TRUTH IS: the bulb loses it's spectrum and brightness within a couple of months and will grow algae on the bulb itself. If it controls algae and parisites then Why does algae grow on the bulb?

[seasave1]

@niceAswift :Out of 40 yrs. of research and experiments, we HAVE learned U.V sterilizers DO NOT WORK. 7 yeras ago, when breeding cleaner shrimp in a bare bottom 180 using a U.V. filter we found, anthopods and other parisites that did get through. (even when "properly" adjusted) All the "Pet Stores" aroung America has proven our conclusion as well. Ick in all the tanks that use copper and U.V. STERILLIZERS.