sharks

[vjn.rohit]

i bought a couple of sharks, 6 inches in length.. they r not eating anything for the past one week since i bought them... they r afraid to come up to the surface,,,,,,,,plsssss help pls

[Dynamicfisher]

I don't have sharks. But my platies can sometimes be hesitant to come to the top when anyone is around. If I place a plant at the surface they like to take shelter under it. They feel safe hanging around the top of the tank.

It's worth a try ????

I am sure that someone else is writing you something that will really help you. This web site is the best!!

Welcome to the site!

[Pure]

More information is needed to be able to help you. What are your tank parameters? This includes Ammonia, Nitrite, and nitrate levels. We also need to know how old the tank is and what size it is. Also can you be more specific as to what kind of fish this is? "shark" is the common name for at least 3 species of fish. Knowing exactly what they are is important in order to provide them with the proper care they need.

[Surprise_Clown_Loach]

My Red tailed black shark doesn't eat from the surface. He prefers to eat off the bottom or flakes that are "on there way" to the bottom.

Do you have a healthy tank/fish?

[d3sc3n7]

I've kept rainbow sharks, also called red finned sharks. Not to be confused with red tail sharks. These guys can be very sketchy when you first get them. They need time to claim a territory in the tank and then become confident with the surroundings. Give them a little more time. You would be amazed how long a fish can go w/o eating. Also, remember, even if you dont see them eat...does not mean they dont eat.

[punkrockfish]

what else can you tell us about the sharks/tank? not really enough info to help you out properly.

[vjn.rohit]

thank u so much for ur answers,,, i m so happy ... i m new to this hobby... i bought plain sharks.. white in colour with a black head... i bought it for rs 30 a pair.. my tank is 2*1*1 feet.... just one month old... sharks r bout 6 inches in length..... donno the species name,,,.. my golds r eating all the food i give,,,,

[DesignsOnYou]

There is still more information that we need. You should probably start by doing a water test and telling us all the info suggested by Pure. Also, we should try to figure out what kind of sharks they are. They are mostly likely not true sharks. You could either post a picture, which is probably the most surefire way of identifying them, or look up bala shark, iridescent shark, and other aquarium sharks until you find what they look like. It sounds like they could be either one of those two kinds, so you could start there. BUT, it sounds like you may have a bigger problem in that goldfish (if that's what your golds are) are coldwater fish, and most likely your "sharks" are tropical. I would think that this could possibly be the cause of them being sluggish and maybe not eating. It also sounds like your aquarium is a 15 gallon, which means that it is probably overstocked. With the sharks being 6" now they may soon outgrow the tank. If they are iridescent sharks they get huge and will certainly outgrow it. So, try to get more info on here and you will get much more specific responses. They'll get things sorted out for you. I didn't know anything when I started, and it's amazing I didn't kill more fish than I did. I'm slowly learning, in large part thanks to this site.

[vjn.rohit]

i ll try to posts those info u r asking..... but the sharks are pretty active... running swiftly here and there

[vjn.rohit]

mine is exactlt a 54 litre tank....