SHARK NEEDS HOME FAST
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Topic: SHARK NEEDS HOME FAST
Posted By: -TYR-
Subject: SHARK NEEDS HOME FAST
Date Posted: February 09 2015 at 4:36pm
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A friend with a smooth hound shark wants to rehome it he lives out of state and isnt asking for anything but a good home for the shark and possibly that you cover shipping it is a male about 1.5 feet long if he cant find a home soon he is going to euthanize it. it would be easier to get ahold of me through text 385-229-6319 ------------- Blub Blub |
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Posted By: Pete Moss
Date Posted: February 09 2015 at 4:46pm
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Have you contacted local aquariums? They're native to waters around northern Africa and the united kingdom, so returning it to the wild is out of the question. And riddled with controversy to begin with. They get up to 4 feet long, there isn't really any home aquarist who could take on such a shark. ------------- 125g 90g 2x33g 34g What stores do I recommend? Up North: Bill ( Saltwater Paradise 801-317-8115 ) Down South: Jerry ( Reef On 801-563-0600 ) Member of GCFB |
Posted By: DMower
Date Posted: February 09 2015 at 6:33pm
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Good luck. You're not likely going to find anyone around here. I know from experience. If he will ship, post it on eBay. Will be the best way to find it a home quickly. ------------- 150 gal reef with 50 gal sump. Reef Octopus DCS-200 Skimmer. AI Sol Blues. |
Posted By: Molli
Date Posted: February 09 2015 at 6:38pm
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Posted By: 1stupidpunk
Date Posted: February 09 2015 at 7:12pm
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I think that few hobbyist have a tank large enough to dedicate to a big predator like these sharks. Hopefully he will find it a home before he comes to the point of euthanizing it. |
Posted By: jcoulter17
Date Posted: February 09 2015 at 7:44pm
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Call ATM, maybe they will know of someone |
Posted By: Marcoss
Date Posted: February 09 2015 at 8:41pm
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That's horrible. If you need help calling around I can help. Has he or she exhausted all of the options in their state? ------------- RedSea Max S400 - 90G Rimless Frag Tanks x2 - 185 Lookdown Bin |
Posted By: Pete Moss
Date Posted: February 10 2015 at 2:13pm
These guys weigh in at 4 feet on the shorter side. Never were really meant to be in an aquarium. ------------- 125g 90g 2x33g 34g What stores do I recommend? Up North: Bill ( Saltwater Paradise 801-317-8115 ) Down South: Jerry ( Reef On 801-563-0600 ) Member of GCFB |
1stupidpunk wrote:Posted By: Marcoss
Date Posted: February 10 2015 at 2:47pm
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They should regulate who can "adopt" a fish. At the Humane Shelter in SLC you have to fill out an application and be determined if you can care for a pet. A fish is no different. A lot of people try to cram a ton of fish into an area that is not healthy and pretty damn cruel. Its like cramming a dozen dogs in a studio apartment. Its one of those things that really pisses me off in this hobby. My two cents.
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Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: February 10 2015 at 2:52pm
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Sea Base? ------------- www.reefdup.com Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987 200g, 75g, & 15g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water |
Posted By: Jeremyw
Date Posted: February 11 2015 at 8:36am
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Sea base was looking for a shark last fall. If you want to get a hold of them let me know I have Lindas COntact info. J ------------- Next meeting: |
Posted By: backwards32
Date Posted: February 11 2015 at 10:14am
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also what about the living planet aquarium. not sure if they would take in a new shark. ------------- Fish Food Direct Great Food for half the price 801-721-0671 call or text me anytime |