whitespotted bamboo sharks

shannonjbz · 11/06/2009, 09:26 PM

I have been working with whitespotted bamboo sharks for the past 3 years. We have had multiple females lay eggs, which were either not fertile or did not hatch. However, this year our sharks have been seen copulating multiple times and I have a feeling (a hopeful feeling) that they will be fertile this time. Is there anyone who has had experience with breeding WSBS's before? Is there specific conditions the egg cases should be kept in? In the past we made a small cage for them (so they wouldn't get eaten by our larger sharks in the aquarium) and placed it under the waterfall in the exhibit. Like I said before, im not sure if these eggs in the past were infertile or just didn't make it. So i was curious if there is a better solution to house egg cases. Thanks for your help.

salali · 11/07/2009, 05:54 AM

WOW that is interesting good luck.

Do you transfer the eggs to another tank for breeding?

salali · 11/07/2009, 05:56 AM

Interesting breeding sharks. Did you transfer the eggs to another tank? can we see pics please?

salali · 11/07/2009, 05:57 AM

Interesting breeding sharks. Did you transfer the eggs to another tank? can we see pics please?

phil519 · 11/07/2009, 07:26 PM

To Reef Central

I doubt you'll find many shark breeders on this forum but will tag along to see responses.

good luck!

billsreef · 11/09/2009, 01:53 PM

Keep the eggs in well aerated (good circulation) seawater, same temp as they were laid in works well. A separate tank is best for ease of access and control. Atlantis Marine World has a pair in their "Ray Bay" touch tank, they remove the eggs and place them in a separate tank that is back lit, with the eggs hung on suction cups such that you can see the developing embryo as one of the displays.

11/06/2009, 09:26 PM	#1
shannonjbz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	whitespotted bamboo sharks I have been working with whitespotted bamboo sharks for the past 3 years. We have had multiple females lay eggs, which were either not fertile or did not hatch. However, this year our sharks have been seen copulating multiple times and I have a feeling (a hopeful feeling) that they will be fertile this time. Is there anyone who has had experience with breeding WSBS's before? Is there specific conditions the egg cases should be kept in? In the past we made a small cage for them (so they wouldn't get eaten by our larger sharks in the aquarium) and placed it under the waterfall in the exhibit. Like I said before, im not sure if these eggs in the past were infertile or just didn't make it. So i was curious if there is a better solution to house egg cases. Thanks for your help.

11/07/2009, 05:57 AM	#4
salali Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 59	Sharks Interesting breeding sharks. Did you transfer the eggs to another tank? can we see pics please?

11/07/2009, 07:26 PM	#5
phil519 Got Rotifers? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,372	*To Reef Central* I doubt you'll find many shark breeders on this forum but will tag along to see responses. good luck! __________________ Phil NJ reefers club Current Tank Info: 120 RR Mixed Reef, Custom 40G sump, started Nov 2008. LED Lighting, 3xTunze6100, Tunze7096, Reeflo Tarpon

11/09/2009, 01:53 PM	#6
billsreef Moderator 10 & Over Club Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 27,360	Keep the eggs in well aerated (good circulation) seawater, same temp as they were laid in works well. A separate tank is best for ease of access and control. Atlantis Marine World has a pair in their "Ray Bay" touch tank, they remove the eggs and place them in a separate tank that is back lit, with the eggs hung on suction cups such that you can see the developing embryo as one of the displays. __________________ Bill "LOL, well I have no brain apparently. " - dc (Debi) Current Tank Info: Far too many tanks according to my wife, LOL.

11/07/2009, 05:54 AM	#2
salali Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 59	WOW that is interesting good luck. Do you transfer the eggs to another tank for breeding?

11/07/2009, 05:56 AM	#3
salali Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 59	Interesting breeding sharks. Did you transfer the eggs to another tank? can we see pics please?