I would first like to tell you I don't know much about the brown banded shark specifically, but I did a lot of research on them for you. I do know about sharks in general though. They are swimmers for sure. They do not need to swim to breathe, but that doesn't mean they don't need the space. According to one of the sites I visited (all were reliable) hatchlings are approx. 5-7", and they grow approx. an inch per month. I don't think you should keep the baby in the 50 gallon for a few reasons. The first is because the minimum tank size is 180. The websites I visited say that the brown banded bamboo sharks are finicky eaters as babies so that's something to watch out for (nothing to do with tank size obviously). Second, transporting such a fish would be highly stressful on the fish, and could even result in death depending on the health of your shark when you move it. Another reason is with such big tanks, the cycling process can take longer, and if you are moving your shark from a 50 to a 180, there are several factors that could be off that would affect your shark... especially because I read that the water quality has to be fairly perfect or the health of your shark will deteriorate. Also, you say you are going to put a few rocks in the tank with it... these sharks are from very rocky places, and hide within the rocks. It is best to try to recreate the natural habitat. Do you have any saltwater aquarium experience? I'm just wondering because the shark in question is recommended for expert hobbyists only.
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