White Spotted Bamboo Shark
Chiloscyllium plagiosum
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| Care Level | Expert |
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| Temperament | Aggressive |
| Reef Safe | No |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Carnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 300 gallons+ |
| Max Size | 36 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The White Spotted Bamboo Shark (Chiloscyllium plagiosum) is a bottom-dwelling bamboo shark with a tan-and-dark mottled pattern and whisker-like barbels near the mouth. It spends most of its time on the sandbed and under ledges, making it a distinctive choice for large predator-style marine aquariums.
What You’ll Observe:
- Resting in the open on the sand, then “waking up” quickly when food enters the water
- Slow, deliberate cruising along the bottom and around rockwork edges
- Using its barbels to search, pause, and investigate scent trails near the substrate
- Settling into a predictable routine where it uses the same caves and overhangs daily
How to Succeed: Provide a very large, wide-footprint aquarium with open sand area plus sturdy, stable caves/overhangs that cannot shift if bumped. Offer appropriately sized meaty marine foods and use feeding tongs or a feeding station so meals stay consistent and easy to target. With stable, well-filtered water and a layout built for bottom movement, this shark settles into a steady day/night rhythm.
Is it normal if it stays hidden most of the day?
Yes—many keepers report daytime “resting” in caves or under ledges, with more movement later in the day and around feeding time.
How do I get it to recognize feeding tongs or a feeding station?
Start by offering the same food from the same spot each time; hobbyists often see reliable “training” once the shark associates that location with meals.
Can I keep more than one Shark together long-term?
Some aquarists keep multiples, but they typically plan extra space and multiple resting areas so each shark can settle without crowding.
Will it rearrange frags or knock over unsecured decor?
Keepers commonly note that bottom cruising and turning can shift loose items, so it helps to mount or secure anything you don’t want moved.
What tankmates usually work best in practice?
Reports often favor larger, calm fish that don’t constantly pester the shark and that won’t outcompete it at the feeding spot.
Shipped with pure oxygen and temperature control so it arrives stress-free and ready to eat.
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