Though this is a very attractive fish and fun to observe, the Silver-tipped Shark or Shark Catfish gets rather large, up to 14 inches (36 cm) and needs several companions. This equates to a rather large aquarium!
Kelsey - 2010-07-27 Okay, so I have two Columbian Sharks. One hasn't eaten for about a month. I got the water tested, the phosphate level is too high. So I have had chemipure in the filter to clean the water for three weeks, which should be enough time to clean the water. My OTHER shark, which eats, now has swollen pelvic fins. Does this mean it's a female? Is she pregnant? Is the other shark not eating still because it's incubating the eggs? If so, how long does that take?
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motasm - 2010-08-04 Well maybe they're going to lay eggs but check the water stuff and did you use tetra aqua safe before putting the fish cause this kills cloromine and heavy metals in the water so fish could live good and it would take two weeks before putting the fish and then it won't take any time this is a cool product I use and it's super for more information look at this web site www.tetra.net.
Tim, Tina,Paige, and Tyler - 2009-03-07 We haven't had our silver tipped shark very long but we have green tiger barbs and they are killing him! He's missing a dorsal fin, he has paralised front fins, and he's basically life less! He can't swim straight. He swims very fast into the bottom of the tank. Every other fish we have is attaching him, and our other one we had died yesterday.
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Libby - 2010-07-17 We recently bought 2 silver-tipped sharks (the other day) and 2 stripped leopourni-or a name similar 2 that- a couple of hours ago 1 s.t.shark died from leopourni bites ): The other shark has a minor case. WHAT DO WE DO!?
Dave B - 2010-07-27 Don't keep them together or use a tank divider to keep them apart. The leporinus are somewhat famous for this :(
Justin - 2010-04-04 Sliver Tip Sharks are semi aggressive and should only be placed in a tank with semi aggressive fresh. Petsmart has signs saying what they are. I have three in a 120 gallon tank!
Cheryl - 2009-08-23 I have a 60gallon tank and had 3 silver tip sharks. About a week and a half ago they started showing signs of tail and fin rot (caused by a biting Leporinus). I have now lost the two babies (about 6inchs long) and the adult (about 11inches) is showing signs of the same thing. I have been treating the tank with Melafix for the last 8 days and it's not helping. My big guy looks like he's going to die now and I need suggestions on how to save him.
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Katie - 2010-03-05 If you're not already using salt in the aquarium, that will help. Also, you can add some StressCoat.
LD - 2009-07-25 Is it good to feed these fish nightcrawlers or just keep it going with the regular blood worms? If anybody has any ideas write back.
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desiree - 2010-02-28 My sliver tip shark is 5 years old and he loves shrimp pellets. I have never fed him blood worms or anything live, he is the most active crazy fish and will leap out of his tank if opened, 55 gallon.
Brian - 2009-10-22 Danielle recommended that fish should not be bought from Wal-Mart. I buy all my fish at Wal-Mart; mainly because they are the only ones that sell fish in my area. There is one pet store, but his fish are almost double the price. Even if the fish arnt the healthiest from Wal-Mart, they have a 90 day return policy, just keep your receipt and if the fish doesn't make it, take the body back. I've got 3 tiger barbs, 1 shark cat, 1 algae eater, 3 tetras, 2 African dwarf frogs, 3 mollies, a snail, and 4 small gold fish in a 30 gallon tank with 7 live plants and plenty of cover. All of them from Wal-Mart, only had problems with the mollies a week after I got them, took them back and got 3 new ones. I'm not saying Wal-Mart is the best place to shop, but when I asked the other pet store about their return policy, he laughed.
Mobitex - 2009-09-16 I have 2 Silver Tipped Sharks(Columbian Shark Catfish) and they are my favourite fish by far. They are housed in a 50G Tank with 5 bumble bee gobies, 2 Needlefish, 2 Silver Scats, 1 Mono Sabae, 1 Mono Argentus. I have a sandy substrate. And my specfic gravity is 1.12.(Sea Salt in the water) I've had my 2 sharks since they were babies and they grow quite fast. I started them in freshwater for 6 months then started to add sea salt in at every water change increasing very slowly. They love the brackish water. They became more and more active as the salt was increased. These fish can survive in freshwater but thrive in brackish. Its amazing how many fish out there do well in brackish. The needlefish became more vibrant in colour and active.(Be careful with orange scats and needlefish) Had 2 almost kill one of my needlefish.
laurie - 2009-09-15 I have had 2 silver tip sharks for 1.5yrs now. My favorite fish in the tank. they are my "babys". They have are about 6.6in long now. They do eat fish that fit in their big mouths. Although I have 2 small red tetra's that are hanging in their with them. I put aquarium salt on water changes and they do just fine. I feed them flake food, frozen brine shrimp also and redworms.
Though this is a very attractive fish and fun to observe, the Silver-tipped Shark or Shark Catfish gets rather large, up to 14 inches (36 cm) and needs several companions. This equates to a rather large aquarium!
Okay, so I have two Columbian Sharks. One hasn't eaten for about a month. I got the water tested, the phosphate level is too high. So I have had chemipure in the filter to clean the water for three weeks, which should be enough time to clean the water. My OTHER shark, which eats, now has swollen pelvic fins. Does this mean it's a female? Is she pregnant? Is the other shark not eating still because it's incubating the eggs? If so, how long does that take?
Well maybe they're going to lay eggs but check the water stuff and did you use tetra aqua safe before putting the fish cause this kills cloromine and heavy metals in the water so fish could live good and it would take two weeks before putting the fish and then it won't take any time this is a cool product I use and it's super for more information look at this web site www.tetra.net.
We haven't had our silver tipped shark very long but we have green tiger barbs and they are killing him! He's missing a dorsal fin, he has paralised front fins, and he's basically life less! He can't swim straight. He swims very fast into the bottom of the tank. Every other fish we have is attaching him, and our other one we had died yesterday.
We recently bought 2 silver-tipped sharks (the other day) and 2 stripped leopourni-or a name similar 2 that- a couple of hours ago 1 s.t.shark died from leopourni bites ): The other shark has a minor case. WHAT DO WE DO!?
Don't keep them together or use a tank divider to keep them apart. The leporinus are somewhat famous for this :(
What kind of lice foods can you feed these fish?
Frozen Bloodworms or Frozen Brine shimp.
Can a silver tipped shark live in a koi pond. It is very big and I want to put some in?
The biggest concern is temperature. The shark is a tropical fish, so if your pond gets too cold it could stress the fish.
Sliver Tip Sharks are semi aggressive and should only be placed in a tank with semi aggressive fresh. Petsmart has signs saying what they are. I have three in a 120 gallon tank!
I have a 60gallon tank and had 3 silver tip sharks. About a week and a half ago they started showing signs of tail and fin rot (caused by a biting Leporinus). I have now lost the two babies (about 6inchs long) and the adult (about 11inches) is showing signs of the same thing. I have been treating the tank with Melafix for the last 8 days and it's not helping. My big guy looks like he's going to die now and I need suggestions on how to save him.
If you're not already using salt in the aquarium, that will help. Also, you can add some StressCoat.
Is it good to feed these fish nightcrawlers or just keep it going with the regular blood worms? If anybody has any ideas write back.
My sliver tip shark is 5 years old and he loves shrimp pellets. I have never fed him blood worms or anything live, he is the most active crazy fish and will leap out of his tank if opened, 55 gallon.
Danielle recommended that fish should not be bought from Wal-Mart. I buy all my fish at Wal-Mart; mainly because they are the only ones that sell fish in my area. There is one pet store, but his fish are almost double the price. Even if the fish arnt the healthiest from Wal-Mart, they have a 90 day return policy, just keep your receipt and if the fish doesn't make it, take the body back. I've got 3 tiger barbs, 1 shark cat, 1 algae eater, 3 tetras, 2 African dwarf frogs, 3 mollies, a snail, and 4 small gold fish in a 30 gallon tank with 7 live plants and plenty of cover. All of them from Wal-Mart, only had problems with the mollies a week after I got them, took them back and got 3 new ones. I'm not saying Wal-Mart is the best place to shop, but when I asked the other pet store about their return policy, he laughed.
I have 2 Silver Tipped Sharks(Columbian Shark Catfish) and they are my favourite fish by far. They are housed in a 50G Tank with 5 bumble bee gobies, 2 Needlefish, 2 Silver Scats, 1 Mono Sabae, 1 Mono Argentus. I have a sandy substrate. And my specfic gravity is 1.12.(Sea Salt in the water) I've had my 2 sharks since they were babies and they grow quite fast. I started them in freshwater for 6 months then started to add sea salt in at every water change increasing very slowly. They love the brackish water. They became more and more active as the salt was increased. These fish can survive in freshwater but thrive in brackish. Its amazing how many fish out there do well in brackish. The needlefish became more vibrant in colour and active.(Be careful with orange scats and needlefish) Had 2 almost kill one of my needlefish.
I have had 2 silver tip sharks for 1.5yrs now. My favorite fish in the tank.
they are my "babys". They have are about 6.6in long now. They do eat fish that
fit in their big mouths. Although I have 2 small red tetra's that are hanging
in their with them. I put aquarium salt on water changes and they do just fine.
I feed them flake food, frozen brine shrimp also and redworms.