"Shark" Remora

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  1. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I saw a sad thing the other day in my lfs... a "shark" remora.

    Has anyone ever heard of anyone keeping them? I think its wrong since i have a feelling they wont survive. But hey if someone knows different fill me in!
    They also once had a barracuda
     
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  2. 32Boom

    32Boom Coral Banded Shrimp

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  3. z.vernon

    z.vernon Bristle Worm

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    it says on the article that it does not require a host fish in captivity but wouldnt shun one if room was abundant
     
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    The're was an LFS that in Hastings, MI (pop. of 3,489 in the whole township). He custom built aquariums. He a had a very large tank (I don't remember exactly) w/ baby hammerheads (not bonnetheads; hammerheads), white tips, remoras and great barracudas. My uncle was friends w/ the guy so he let me dangle the fish in the water for the sharks to eat (I was 9). I don't think that they are open to the public anymore. That wasn't really on topic; sorry I have ADHD. But it was cool.
     
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  5. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    ha no worries... it was pretty cheap. Just didnt think it should be in an aquarium..
     
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    Remora shark

    I have had my remora shark for 3 years and i love him to death he lets me pet him every day,I hand feed him all sorts of food,the only thing is he eats alot and is costly but is the sweetest fish I have ever had. I do give him his own 180 gallon tank so he is very pampered.
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  7. ingtar_shinowa

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    I accidentally caught one fishing last week........ They like ballyhoo
     
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