The Chinese High-Fin Banded shark is a popular fish in the aquarium trade. These species belong to the family Castomidae. The appearance of this freshwater aquarium fish makes it a great keep for an aquarium. More so, it is peaceful and may not cause trouble in captivity. However, this pet shark is not suitable for most home aquariums. Of course, …
Can Sharks Hear?
Yes, sharks can hear, in fact, it’s one of the first signs that some prey is near. In this article, we will look at if sharks can hear, if they have ears, and if sharks can hear your heartbeat. Secondly, we will also look at if a shark’s hearing will help them catch their prey. Sharks are capable of hearing, …
How Far Can Sharks Smell?
Sharks can smell blood up to 1 mile away. In fact, scientists think sharks can smell 1 drop of blood a quarter of a mile away. However, the scent of blood does not reach them right away. Lastly, neither does it always cause them to attack their prey. In this article, we’ll look at if sharks can smell blood in …
BALA SHARK – Guide to Caring for Your Aquarium Special
Bala shark is a popular fish species when it comes to the aquarium trade. Of course, they make an aquarium look stunning and stand out. This Shark species is not a true shark. However, due to its torpedo body shape and fin appearance, it is safe to call it a shark. The Bala shark is from the Cyprinidae family. Its …
RED TAIL SHARK – Features, Facts, and Care
Most sharks are often entertaining and fun to watch due to their activity level. And, like an aquarium hobbyist, having a Red Tail shark in your home aquarium is usually a pleasant experience. The feeling is quite exceptional. And it makes you take pride in your hobby. However, do you know the do’s and don’t that make this breed a …
Are Sharks Blind?
Sharks are not blind, even though many people thought they were, or that they had very poor eyesight. However, this is not the case at all. Sharks are color blind, but they can still see quite well. In this article, we will take a look at what colors sharks are least attracted to, if whale sharks are blind, what the …
Are Sharks Mammals?
Sharks are not mammals, they are actually fish. While they do give birth as mammals do, they don’t feed their young milk from mammary glands. This means they are not mammals, whales, however, are. This article discusses whether sharks lay eggs. If great white sharks are mammals, and which sharks give birth and if a shark is an amphibian. As …
BAMBOO SHARKS GUIDE – Species, Features, Facts, and Care
Are you a passionate aquarist? Or you intend having a pet shark? While most sharks are too big for a home aquarium, and some harmful to humans, Bamboo Sharks are exceptional. So, this post serves an enlightenment guide about bamboo sharks. As a result, we listed its various species, distinctive features, and other mind-blowing facts. General Description of Bamboo Sharks …
Are Sharks Mammals?
The discussion on whether sharks are mammals has been going on for some time now. Some of the characteristics exhibited by sharks are like those of both mammals and fish. No, Sharks are fish, even though they give birth like mammals. In fact, this is one of many reasons why people classify sharks as mammals. The characteristics of a shark …