Shark – Banded Catshark

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Banded Catshark Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 200 Gallons (Will need to upgrade as they grow)

Max Size: Up to 41″ (3.4′)

Diet: Carnivore (Known to eat crustaceans)

Temperament: Aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 20 years

Scientific Name: Chiloscyllium punctatum

Other Names: Black Banded Bamboo Shark, Banded Bamboo Shark, Brownbanded CatShark, Catshark

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: No

Approx. Purchase Size: 3 – 5 inches

The banded catshark, scientific name Chiloscyllium Punctatum is an aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 200 gallons. Their maximum size is 3’ 4” and they can live up to 20 years. Banded catsharks are carnivores and should be fed with different types of raw seafood such as clams, shrimp, small pieces of squid, etc. Banded catshark can be kept alone or in mated pairs and can be kept with other sharks as long as there is adequate space, rockwork and food. Banded catsharks will not bother coral but they will eat invertebrates. They may also prey upon slower smaller fish. They should be kept with larger and more active fish such as angels and tangs. They will sleep in caves in the rockwork during the day and hunt during the night. The banded catshark is also referred to as the black banded bamboo shark or the brown banded bamboo shark.