Red-tail shark - very large - Paw Talk

nik8806 · #1 04-20-2007, 06:21 PM

So, I have a Red-Tail shark in my aquarium. I got it about 2 months ago. She/he was very skinny then... and now, i swear the thing is pregnant its so large!
I was wondering (in case she is full of eggs) how long it takes them to release them.... it might be good food? =)

Carissa · #2 04-20-2007, 06:22 PM

i have no idea...but i want to see a pic! lol

tarita2004 · #3 04-20-2007, 06:38 PM

PLEASE??

And what else do you have in your aquarium that you want to feed eggs??

Carissa · #4 04-20-2007, 06:40 PM

or...do you want to eat the eggs! jk!

sara8 · #5 04-20-2007, 08:45 PM

I am not sure about red-tails but i know that bala and black sharks get very large.

nik8806 · #6 04-21-2007, 12:09 AM

Its been hard to get a picture of him/her. The lighting in my tank isnt extremely bright (they like it that way) so its hard to get a picture where you can see her good. But i will try tonight when everything is quiet around the tank, she comes out more then.
I have a betta, neons, kuhli loaches, botias and a pleco in there with her. And i think they would almost all enjoy some eggs if she had some. =) i dont know how happy she would be though. lol.
pictures should hopefully come soon. my dad swears shes full of eggs. but its beed a while and i think shes just fat of food lol. shes a greedy one..

**Sasami** · #7 04-21-2007, 12:13 AM

She might just be fat, lol. Do you ever fast your fish?

nik8806 · #8 04-21-2007, 12:44 AM

haha i was thinking shes fat. my dad and i argue about it all the time. my animals seem to be a little chubby though... like my hamster.. boy does she have rolls, especially when she sleeps haha. but i cut down her diet and it doesnt change..
--and no i do not fast my fish... never have..
is it benificial??

**Sasami** · #9 04-21-2007, 01:02 AM

Yes, it is very beneficial

. Most people recommend not feeding fish at all once a week. It lets their systems clear out and really helps prevent bloat and other issues.

nik8806 · #10 04-21-2007, 03:19 AM

good to know.. they shall fast tomorrow! my betta wont like that ONE BIT! haha
wish i could do that for my hammie.. make her loose some weight haha. but i wont! =)

chachi · #11 04-21-2007, 10:51 AM

I have a bala shark and it is very large. It was a tiny thing when I got it

nik8806 · #12 04-21-2007, 11:29 AM

my red tailed shark isnt very big, maybe 1 1/2 2 inches at most. but her stomach is just huge! thats what makes me think she might be preggo. lol. i sat in front of the tank for 30 min, not moving, behind my camera, and put sinking food in front of the cave she is always in.... and did she EVER come out? NO. lol... soo.. no pictures yet guys. but when i was laying in bed i looked over and guess who was right next to me.... yep.. little miss rts.
i think shes doing it to bug me. =)