Shark tank Chemistry

[Kasey Grohowski]

I got the Salifert test kit, recommended that its easier to read, and I was wondering what is best for a Marbled Cat Shark, I am planning on having a 1.025 SG, 8.0-8.4 ph, and as for others like phosphate and dkh im not sure. @alprazo

 

[Flippers4pups]

Shark guys?

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Shark guys?

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[DSC reef]

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Bumped your thread for any members that keep sharks to help you out.

 

[DSC reef]

In the tank we kept our shark the alkalinity was 9 dkh, phosphate undetectable and nitrate was 5-10 ppm. Weekly water changes were performed as consistency and stability were the goal.

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Bumped your thread for any users that keep sharks to help you out.

In the tank we kept our shark the alkalinity was 9 dkh, phosphate undetectable and nitrate was 5-10 ppm. Weekly water changes were performed as consistency and stability were the goal.

Weekly 20%? I plan on doing that and how do you adjust dkh?

 

[DSC reef]

Did weekly 20% with coral pro. All tanks were dosed with eight four by aquavitro as all contained some coral. I wouldn't be to concerned with dosing.

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

Did weekly 20% with coral pro. All tanks were dosed with eight four by aquavitro as all contained some coral. I wouldn't be to concerned with dosing.

Yeah I won't have coral, but do what you mean with coral pro?

 

[alprazo]

I got the Salifert test kit, recommended that its easier to read, and I was wondering what is best for a Marbled Cat Shark, I am planning on having a 1.025 SG, 8.0-8.4 ph, and as for others like phosphate and dkh im not sure. @alprazo

The chemistry shouldn’t be any different than a fish only tank. Try to keep nitrates reasonable <50 ppm. Reef conditions are good, but definatly not required. Sharks require iodine supplementation in their diet. They lack bones so calcium is not a big player. It you keep the parameters you posted, you will be fine. They are pretty resilient animals and can tolerate many extremes depending on the species. I’d keep the temp in the mid to low 70s. Mine stays at 71F for my tropical/subtropical tank,

 

[DSC reef]

Yeah I won't have coral, but do what you mean with coral pro?

It's the salt used for all our tanks.

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

The chemistry shouldn’t be any different than a fish only tank. Try to keep nitrates reasonable <50 ppm. Reef conditions are good, but definatly not required. Sharks require iodine supplementation in their diet. They lack bones so calcium is not a big player. It you keep the parameters you posted, you will be fine. They are pretty resilient animals and can tolerate many extremes depending on the species. I’d keep the temp in the mid to low 70s. Mine stays at 71F for my tropical/subtropical tank,

How do I ensure my tank is well oxygenated, i read that a few times before. Just never found out the specifics

 

[Kasey Grohowski]

The chemistry shouldn’t be any different than a fish only tank. Try to keep nitrates reasonable <50 ppm. Reef conditions are good, but definatly not required. Sharks require iodine supplementation in their diet. They lack bones so calcium is not a big player. It you keep the parameters you posted, you will be fine. They are pretty resilient animals and can tolerate many extremes depending on the species. I’d keep the temp in the mid to low 70s. Mine stays at 71F for my tropical/subtropical tank,

Just purchased mazuri vita zu vitamins, just gotta figure out how to give it to the shark now lol

 

[alprazo]

How do I ensure my tank is well oxygenated, i read that a few times before. Just never found out the specifics

I have a DO meter for transporting them, but to be honest, you will not need one. The aeration from your skimmer will suffice. Also keeping the temps in the 70s helps.

 

[alprazo]

Just purchased mazuri vita zu vitamins, just gotta figure out how to give it to the shark now lol

hopefully, you bought the small vits. FOr pup sharks, I pierce a piece of shrimp with a skewer and insert the vitamin into the hole. It is a little sloppy, they fall out sometimes, but it does the job on most occasions. You may have to snap the vit in half for neonates. Make sure they are eating well before attempting the vits. You have a couple of months before any concern of goiter.