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About Marbled Bamboo Cat Shark EXPERT ONLY
The Marbled Bamboo Cat Shark is a slender, elongated shark with a flattened body and distinctive dark brown or black bands and reticulated patterns on a pale tan or yellowish background. It has characteristic barbels on its snout and a long, compressed tail.
Key facts
- Family
- Hemiscylliidae
- Max Size
- 32
- Care Requirements
- • 180 gallon tank minimum; prefers large open spaces • Nocturnal; requires dim lighting and plenty of hiding spots • Carnivorous; feed live or frozen marine foods (fish, shrimp) • Needs excellent water quality: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, stable salinity • Predatory toward small fish and invertebrates; will hunt at night
- Min tank size
- 180 gallons
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Diet Details
- Feed live or frozen small fish, crustaceans, and other meaty marine foods. In captivity, they readily accept frozen shrimp, small fish, and squid. Feed adults every 2–3 days; juveniles may require more frequent feeding.
- Diet
- carnivore
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
- Care Level
- Expert
- Feeding Schedule
- Every 2-3 days
- Appearance
- The Marbled Bamboo Cat Shark is a slender, elongated shark with a flattened body and distinctive dark brown or black bands and reticulated patterns on a pale tan or yellowish background. It has characteristic barbels on its snout and a long, compressed tail.
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