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Epaulette Shark diet and Nutrition
This carnivore is a fan of meals that are meaty, however, feeding could be difficult at first and a shark that is stressed may fast for weeks prior to eating. When you first introduce them into your tank, tiny pieces of squid that have been cleaned as well as live shrimp from the saltwater feeder can be served to lure the fish to take a bite. Sharks eat a variety of cut crustaceans, including shrimp, scallops, pieces of marine fresh whole cockles inside the shell fresh shrimp, squid. Also, frozen mussels is a great choice. Do not feed using your hand, but when needed, use a big feeding stick. It should be fed at least 2-4 times per week to avoid overfeeding. Sharks should consume 35 percent of their weight each week. Baby sharks should be fed only in small amounts daily. A shark’s stomach should not grow larger even if the fish is pregnant. should you notice an enormous belly on the shark, it is best to cut back on the amount you’re feeding. Freezing your food items for seven days or more will aid in eliminating any bacteria or parasites present within the meal. Food that is frozen for longer than 12 months shouldn’t be fed to sharks. Make sure it eats your food prior to six months. Soaking food items in liquid vitamin can boost in the amount of vitamins and minerals that are essential to this shark’s health. Also, sharks require daily source of iodine in order to avoid goiter disease.