Use the chart below as a guideline when selecting fish and please read our article Introducing New Fish Into Your Aquarium before making your fish selection. 8 years Young Green Spotted Puffer considering a companion. This fish needs a large tank not only for it's size, but because it is a fairly active swimmer. I've seen that people had them with many small fish and seemed fine and I've seen them in full blown reefs and they were fine so I'm not sure. A tank size of at least 75 gallons is recommended for a mating pair of sexually mature rainbow sharks. Tank Mates : Fish that tolerate brackish water conditions. This will provide enough room for water, hiding spaces, and some gravel for the female to deposit her eggs into. The marine fish species listed below are some generally considered by experienced reef tank keepers to be safe for reef tanks. Many saltwater fish will tear up corals, consume fish, and otherwise destroy other tank inhabitants. https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/threads/black-tip-reef-shark-tank-size.395567 Tank mate compatibility is crucial to a successful and healthy marine aquarium. In their natural habitat, rainbow shark dwell near the bottom of rivers. Mom says just because I am alone doesn't mean I'm lonely. I plan on buying live foods for the ray as he will be the first addition to the tank. Your tank will need to be established, and you should be an expert. My name is Puff Daddy, but you can call me Puff. While other favorites, like Marbled Cat Sharks are from the Scyliorhinidae family. Ideal Tank Mates For Rainbow Sharks. I eat everything. Scats, Monos, Targetfish. https://www.aquariumcreationsonline.net/Sharks_saltwaterfish.html As for tank mates - NO trigger, Puffers, Angels and any other fish that tend to pick on sharks. Ive been in the hobby for over 10 years, Ive had a 180g reef tank for over 6 now and wanted to make the big plung into a monster tank for my new downstairs. Incompatible species will increase stress in the tank which could result in disease and considerable loss. It is also better to have a tank that has more length and width over height. Well - I would consider a 180 gallon to be minimum for a Bamboo shark pup. The tank will have the best water quality, I have a 48" etss downdraft awaiting 700 gallons of water! Cat Shark is a name commonly used to describe multiple families (Hemiscylliidae, Scyliorhinidae, Pseudotriakidae) of saltwater sharks that are popular among home aquarists.Banded Cat Sharks for example, are a member of the Hemiscylliidae family. Most shark experts agree that in order for you to have sharks in your tank, you need a minimum of 200 gallons, but 300 is an even better starting point. Keep in mind that nothing is foolproof when it comes to saltwater aquariums and live animals. Even then a pup will likely out grow it in about 18 months. I am a full marine GSP living my best life in a 38 gallon. When this freshwater/brackish shark gets big enough, it will start to eat much smaller tank mates. Hey everyone, I'm going to be getting a coral banded shark egg soon and I was wondering what tank mates would be good to house with it.