black tip reef shark

i have been saving up for a massive tank and will be purchasing a black tip reef shark or two and dont only want to have them i was wondering if i could mix tangs and angles with them because they are my favorite types of fishes

 

As often the most abundant apex predator within its ecosystem, the blacktip reef shark plays a major role in structuring inshore ecological communities.[13] Its diet is composed primarily of small teleost fishes, including mullet, groupers, grunters, jacks, mojarras, wrasses, surgeonfish, and smelt-whitings. Groups of blacktip reef sharks in the Indian Ocean have been observed herding schools of mullet against the shore for easier feeding.[22] Squid, octopus, cuttlefish, shrimp, and mantis shrimp are also taken, as well as carrion and smaller sharks and rays, though this is rare.[2][8] Off northern Australia, this species is known to consume sea snakes, including Acrochordus granulatus, Hydrelaps darwiniensis, Hydrophis spp. and Lapemis hardwickii.[23] Sharks off Palmyra Atoll have been documented preying on seabird chicks that have fallen out of their nests into the water.[13] Miscellaneous items that have been found inside the stomachs of this species include algae, turtle grass, coral, hydrozoa, bryozoa, rats, and stones.

My advice would be no. They seem to eat whatever moves... and some things that don't.

You are going to need a massive tank to house one of these.... I can't wait to see it.

 

How much are the black tips going for. Me and my daughter catch them about 10 minutes from my house. You know they can get up to 8 feet right! Usually the ones we catch are about 3 feet.

 

I can tell you angels are not a good mix, they go after the eyes of the shark.


eye's are the groin of the face you know.

 

Agree with Sostoudt, had angels peck at eyes and tails of slow moving sharks, along with rays. (large i.e. Harlequin Tusk) Wrasses may exhibit a similar behaviour.

 

As someone who has actually dove with black tip reef sharks, in the wild and observed their natural feeding behavior, let me tell you, they eat anything and everything smaller than them. They will devour your tangs and angels.

 

I'm pretty sure 1 needs over 15,000 gallons (8'+swimmer+large waste output). They go for 1-5 grand a piece. If you get one, try rays, pilot fish, maybe even a large green moray, and remora (not sure if its possible to buy/maintain one)

 

1800 bucks will get you one if you get robbed (unless you want a mature one for some reason) You can buy the egg for like $65.

They do need a massive system though, (hardly anyone privately keeps these to full 8' maturity) So knowing you will only be keeping the specimen from egg to about 3' (about 3-5 years) you must have a plan for what to do when it outgrows your system. So keep that in mind. They are also very messy eaters and need massive amounts of filtration.

 

You sure you aren't thinking of cat shark eggs? Ive never seen black tip eggs.

 

I think you pretty much need an ocean! p.s. I just caught a 20 pound remora off the pier last Tuesday!

But if you do........you pretty much have to show everyone in the world cause that would be pretty sick!