240g Shark / Reef Build

[Jake_07]

If you are going to put in that many tangs dont get the shark

 

[scrmbld33]

any updates?

 

[scrmbld33]

any updates?

 

[scrmbld33]

any updates?

 

[MrSpiffy]

10 tangs..? Good luck having them all get along, let alone crowding the tank. Remember, these guys need lots of swimming space. If a 70-90g tank is on the small range for a yellow tang, think of what's "small" to something like a naso. Now imagine putting nearly a dozen of those guys in that 240. That's a very tight squeeze (especially when you stuff lots of rock in there, too). THEN imagine putting the shark in, too. Yikes!

I'd cut the tangs down to 4, like others said, especially with the shark. Sharks, being VERY sensitive, might not do too well even though you have a source of NSW.

In other words... Think of the fish!! Not just what YOU want in the tank. I want all sorts of stuff. But I can't put most of it in my 40. You gotta know your limits.

 

[kar93]

are you buying a shark or egg?

 

[kar93]

are you buying a shark or egg?

 

[WinnipegDragon]

I am far from an expert, but I was under the impression that no tank in the home was appropriate for a shark.

 

[dettigers77]

Sounds cool...I have had 15 tangs in a 300 gallon tank with no problems. Make sure to have a lot of flow and water changes.

However... all sharks are very messy not only to water quality but they also act as bulldozers. They can cause avalances and upend or cover corals.

Good luck..post some pics

 

[autopro]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12058613#post12058613 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ivgonmad
They are all small right now, we will see as they grow if the equipment can keep up or not, most like will be upgrading to a 350g down the road anyways, but for now this is they official list.

How much for the 240 then?

I want to come over and check out the work you are doing.

 

[bpoore89]

We need some updates and pictures to keep this thread alive!

 

[sk8rreefgeek]

but at least he's not spending more time on RC than on the build

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now give us an update!!!

jk

 

[ivgonmad]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12081196#post12081196 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
are you buying a shark or egg?

I am buying a small shark pup. The kind of shark I am getting is the smallest available, maxing out at ~27" with an average of 24"

 

[kar93]

Oh right just make sure its a healthy specimen and from a reputable retailer. Any more pics?

 

[ivgonmad]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12081401#post12081401 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dettigers77
Sounds cool...I have had 15 tangs in a 300 gallon tank with no problems. Make sure to have a lot of flow and water changes.

However... all sharks are very messy not only to water quality but they also act as bulldozers. They can cause avalances and upend or cover corals.

Good luck..post some pics

I have plenty of flow and my rock work will be put together w/plastic rods & epoxy

 

[ivgonmad]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12081542#post12081542 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by autopro
How much for the 240 then?

I want to come over and check out the work you are doing.

Haha! come over and check out the reflectors this weekend, I almost am finished w/one of them. :smokin:

 

[kar93]

You need to get this thing finished! The suspense is killing me.

 

[ivgonmad]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12081670#post12081670 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bpoore89
We need some updates and pictures to keep this thread alive!

Trying to make some progress

Spending a good amount of time working on my custom light pendants.

Pics will be here when I am finished.

 

[ivgonmad]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12082740#post12082740 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
You need to get this thing finished! The suspense is killing me.

I'M TRYING, I'M TRYING!!


:rollface:

 

[sk8rreefgeek]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12082740#post12082740 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
You need to get this thing finished! The suspense is killing me.

what, you don't want to follow 35 pages and still not have the temp figured out? lol

no rush. but we all can't wait!

what about two sharks? 250's pretty big, esp for babies...

sorry, now I'M gettin overly excited