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Alfie - 2011-03-15
I love these sharks I'm going to get a marbled bamboo cat shark when I get my 1000+ liter 10ft x 2ft x 2ft tank in a couple of months can't wait.

Johnny Kimbrough - 2008-05-19
I have a California sting ray. This is my second one and I have such a hard time keeping them alive. I was curious about feeding regiments i.e.(once a day or every other day) and temperature of others aquariums who own this species of sting ray. Also what does it mean when the edges of their fins are slightly folded up similar to a contact lens and his top edges are dark brown. If you have any answers to my questions or have knowledge of these symptoms please respond back. Thank you!

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joe - 2010-02-22
When I go fishing in my canal, the rays I see have their fins are slightly folded up, so I think that's normal.
arianna - 2010-07-21
How did you catch them did you have to get sting before you caught them!
deanna - 2011-03-09
The "curled up like a contact lense" look is not normal. This is sometimes referred to as "the death curl" because typically a ray that looks like that is very close to death.

Rachel - 2011-02-22
Our son just got his first Bamboo Shark yesterday. 10"....Really excited for him and this adventure....We were wondering about the dangers (if any) of having a large Sea Anemone in the tank as well. Anyone know?

bob - 2010-08-22
I am getting one this week and I was wondering how wide do they get and also can you use a filter for freshwater and buy the same one for saltwater or will it take the salt out of the water? Please answer soon.

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motasm - 2011-01-31
Well it's best to use a saltwater filter so the water may not change if possible.

chris - 2011-01-12
Can I put a marbled cat shark in a 125 gallon aquarium? 72x24x17 tall?

samantha - 2010-12-13
I've had a banded cat shark for about 4 to 5 months now and he just all of the sudden stopped eating he won't eat the food he normally eats (frozen krill) so I thought changing the food might help I tried shrimp won't eat that tried guppies he won't eat that and on top of everything he went from black to brown in over 24 hours can someone please explain to me why this is happening to my baby?

Sheldon Porter - 2007-03-11
My first baby bamboo shark hatched 2 months after getting him. He loves squid and any tidbits I put in for him.
I've now got a second shark and he's due to hatch soon.
If you use an ozonizer be careful as I read that they have attributed to many deaths of sharks in aquariums! Keep it on low or on occasionally to clean the water.
Sheldon from Manchester.

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joe - 2010-10-03
Hey I've been wanting to get a bamboo shark for a while but I only have a 90 gallon tank would that be big enough or what because I can't afford a new tank and I really want a shark I love fish.
angel - 2010-12-13
How do you know when it's going to hatch?

derek - 2010-11-17
Well I have now had my bamboo shark for 6 weeks. He seemed slow at first but now he just love's to swim at night. He acts like I never feed him but feed him every other night. I plan on getting another one to breed them in my new 400 gallon, but will be moved to my 5000 as soon as it and the house gets done next year. I can't wait!

Vince - 2009-04-12
I have a California sting ray. My whole family hand feeds her. Great Ray!
There was a couple of earlier questions:

What and how often do you feed? I feed every day with raw seafood sold at the market. Trader Joes has a seafood pack that they love (scallops, shrimp, Squid, etc.).

Water Quality needs to be excellent. Get a good skimmer and do your water changes.

Soft Sand - I am using Carib-Sea Bermuda Pink. It's a fine sand.

Other Fish - They do not eat other fish and my cleaner shrimps clean the ray all the time. However, certain fish such as triggers, etc. will pick at the ray and may even eat the eyes. Also, no puffers! I keep tangs, foxface rabbit, six line, and chromis with no problem.

Vince

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Tiffany - 2010-03-03
Vince,

What about angels? Have you had any success keeping the angels from picking at her? Also let me know what kind of angels you have.
Chris - 2010-06-16
I have had mine in with Queen Angel, then Emperor Angel. Just doesn't work. My ray does best with tangs, wrasses and other peaceful fish.
Betty - 2010-10-26
Just a little warning.
I had a wonderful california stingray then we decided to get a foxface rabbit fish and it killed the stingray. We separated them but it was too late and it died. So be careful with the fish you put into your tank.

Eric Denault - 2007-05-01
I have a small California Sting Ray and he is one of the greatest fish in my tank. He will swim up to my hands when it is feeding time and will lay upside down onto the palm of my hand and let me feed him. He is such a great addition to my tank. Very Friendly and constantly swimming. They are very fun and bring a lot of attention to the tank.

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joe - 2010-02-22
Sorry to bother you, but what else do you have in your tank.... so I know what is compatible with it.
matthew - 2010-10-07
I saw your post from sometime ago and have a small ray for about 2 weeks now. Today he has a long jelly strand coming from his butt... I'm worried and can't find any information. Have you ever seen this?

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