Banded Shark

Restricted Species


Length: Grows up to 36 inches long.

Foods: Feeds on shrimps, squids, krill, scallops, and small fish.

Reef Compatibility: Not Reef Safe.

Water Condtions: Temp. 75-78F. Salinity 27-31ppt or 1.020-1.023 sg; pH 8.1-8.4. Does not fare well with fluctuations in temperature,salinity and pH.

Special Needs: Needs a fairly large tank, strong filtration such as u.v. sterilizer and protein skimmer. This is the hardiest shark and can be kept with other sharks.