Planning a 480g Shark Tank

TheSaltwaterGuy

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Hello everyone! I am planning, by the summer, to have a 480g shark tank. The tank will measure 96x48x24. What kind of plumbing/filtration would I need to have an ideal environment for a Brownbanded Bamboo Shark and other fish like tangs, and maybe a few wrasse?
Also, would a Banana Wrasse and a Harlequin Tusk be compatible with this shark? Thanks.
 
you know they can grow as large as 4 feet. an 8 ft tank for a 4 foot shark isnt much room
 
You'll be fine. That is a perfect size tank for a brownbanded bamboo. I've seen them raised in 1,000 gallon ponds and they don't get much bigger than 3'. Maybe in the wild they reach 4-5' but i've yet to see one in a tank/pond get bigger than 3'. You can keep one in their without a problem. Just make sure that you use soft sand. If its a custom built tank try and get the corners rounded. It will be easier on the shark. Also be sure that what ever you do the rock work needs to go in aquascaped before the sand. Bamboos are excellent diggers. I lost two sharks when i first started due to this. I've seen sharks kept in a much smaller tank than 480 (cough me cough) so don't listen to everything you hear on the net. Stick with experience not statistics.
 
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9862321#post9862321 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cbui2
i think 1000gal min. for any shark tank, here's one
tank might be 4' wide so the shark will need to be 2' long in order for him to even make any turns
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_1700g_tank_8.php
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Yeah i'm sure he'll be building a 1700 gallon tank for A BLACK TIP real soon.

Cat sharks don't need two feet to make turns. They are not constant swimmers like black tips and bonnet heads.
 
8x4' footprint is fine for bamboo sharks. Make sure you have a good skimmer and are prepared for regular water changes.
 
If shark doesn't have a chance to reach full size in an aquarium, it is beacause it is surviving not thriving. Certain fish are not meant for a glass rectangle. Period. just my 2 cents.
 
It always amazes me how many unqualified people are willing to give false advice.

Before anyone gives advice on sharks they should learn the facts from an expert and/or keep the sharks themselves.

Read: Aquarium Sharks and Rays by Michael Scott: http://www.petstore.com/ps_ViewItem-idproduct-BKASR.html

It clearly says (and he knows from experience) that a bamboo shark can be happily kept throughout its life cycle in a tank as you describe. Just make sure you keep it open for swimming room with just one or two overhangs for hiding.

I would suggest that people with uninformed opinions should keep them to themselves.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9874801#post9874801 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by college429
It always amazes me how many unqualified people are willing to give false advice.

Before anyone gives advice on sharks they should learn the facts from an expert and/or keep the sharks themselves.

Read: Aquarium Sharks and Rays by Michael Scott: http://www.petstore.com/ps_ViewItem-idproduct-BKASR.html

It clearly says (and he knows from experience) that a bamboo shark can be happily kept throughout its life cycle in a tank as you describe. Just make sure you keep it open for swimming room with just one or two overhangs for hiding.

I would suggest that people with uninformed opinions should keep them to themselves.
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DITTO on what he said. A bamboo shark only needs a minumum of 180 gal, horn shark 300gal, blue dot stingray 150gal, black tip reef shark 1000gal. So as you can see there are various smaller size requirements. This guy is fine with a bamboo no question!
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9866764#post9866764 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bignick
You'll be fine. That is a perfect size tank for a brownbanded bamboo. I've seen them raised in 1,000 gallon ponds and they don't get much bigger than 3'. Maybe in the wild they reach 4-5' but i've yet to see one in a tank/pond get bigger than 3'. You can keep one in their without a problem. Just make sure that you use soft sand. If its a custom built tank try and get the corners rounded. It will be easier on the shark. Also be sure that what ever you do the rock work needs to go in aquascaped before the sand. Bamboos are excellent diggers. I lost two sharks when i first started due to this. I've seen sharks kept in a much smaller tank than 480 (cough me cough) so don't listen to everything you hear on the net. Stick with experience not statistics.
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Word. I have kept 2 in 180 gal no problems in the past. His tank will obviouly be enough, just make a few caves, and leave alot of swimming room around parameter of tank.
 
Thanks. I agree with what college429 said. I'm a beginner with sharks and it seems like I know more about them than some of you guys say. I have already read the 1st few chapters of that book, its great.
 
Good news guys, I think my parents have approved of the tank!!! They say as long as I pay the majority of the tank, that it's ok!!! Gosh, I can't wait! Now, what about filtration, plumbing, lighting, water flow, etc?
 
I have kept a couple of nurse sharks in a 240 for several years. This was when I first got into saltwater tanks, I even had an adult queen angel in there with them. When they outgrew their tank, I made arrangements with a LFS to take them. The owner had some connections with scripps which is where they are now.

If I were to do the big tank thing again, and I wont, I would opt for a FOWLR. My ideal stock would be several of the more passive triggers, tangs, a large french angel, and a school of lookdowns.

Sorry to bust your thread with my idea.

Keith.
 
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