Planning a 480g Shark Tank
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NAW, don't think my 13" Naso will fit in a 5G tank. 
But by your own statement, then we should leave everything in the ocean because by putting them in the confinements of our aquariums, they are just going to "survive".
The UCSB college near me where I get my NSW has a female shark that is kept in a round tank of about 400G's. She has been in there for several years. her last mate was removed over two years ago. Last time I was there, she had been continusly producing fertile offspring for about a year. So I guess she wasn't happy being in a 400G tank?
But by your own statement, then we should leave everything in the ocean because by putting them in the confinements of our aquariums, they are just going to "survive".
The UCSB college near me where I get my NSW has a female shark that is kept in a round tank of about 400G's. She has been in there for several years. her last mate was removed over two years ago. Last time I was there, she had been continusly producing fertile offspring for about a year. So I guess she wasn't happy being in a 400G tank?
Cantonesefish
with active cooling
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9915149#post9915149 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by blown63chevy
So I'm inclined to agree with about reading books. There nice to read, but take it all with a grain, or pound, of salt.
I am in no way flaming anyone for keeping sharks, moorish idols, or stethojuloides wrasses. Notice how I said nothing about sharks in "X" size aquariums, etc.. I simply had to point out the flawed logic in Bignick's attitude towards keeping marine life in general.
You can take whatever you read with a grain of salt, but at least read and gain as much information as you can. You'd be cheating yourself otherwise.
No, your knowledge ACCUMULATES over time, along with your other research and experience.... hopefully . Make sense?
I also have a fish in my 72g tank. Its doing quite well.
Cantonesefish,
I do agree that one should read and learn, however, there are a lot of people who write books for the sake of making a fast buck, or promoting whatever the person who paid them to write the book is selling. Nothing wrong with making a buck, but you must be aware of these people and learn to read between the lines, so take it with a little salt and digest it by giveing it a sanity check of "does this make sense?" A lot of things written, don't.
I do however beleive that if you actually spend time observing your tank, you will soon learn a whole lot more about how your tank functions and interacts than any book, or RC member can tell you about it. But there in lies the problem, everyone want's a quick fix, or a new gadget to put on their tank to cure XYZ, rather than figuring out what went wrong and how do you fix it. Some people like to spend less time with all the gadgets and more time with the tank to see how things work/interact. Unfortunatly theses are not the people who are writing books or articles. Or should I say, the majority of them are not. I do one of one who does, Paul B here on RC. He's been doing this a lot longer than me though as I didn't get my first SW tank til the late 70's.
I do agree that one should read and learn, however, there are a lot of people who write books for the sake of making a fast buck, or promoting whatever the person who paid them to write the book is selling. Nothing wrong with making a buck, but you must be aware of these people and learn to read between the lines, so take it with a little salt and digest it by giveing it a sanity check of "does this make sense?" A lot of things written, don't.
I do however beleive that if you actually spend time observing your tank, you will soon learn a whole lot more about how your tank functions and interacts than any book, or RC member can tell you about it. But there in lies the problem, everyone want's a quick fix, or a new gadget to put on their tank to cure XYZ, rather than figuring out what went wrong and how do you fix it. Some people like to spend less time with all the gadgets and more time with the tank to see how things work/interact. Unfortunatly theses are not the people who are writing books or articles. Or should I say, the majority of them are not. I do one of one who does, Paul B here on RC. He's been doing this a lot longer than me though as I didn't get my first SW tank til the late 70's.
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We just don't always speak out as much unless it get's really bad.
Common Sense goes a long way in anything, including this HOBBY.
We just don't always speak out as much unless it get's really bad.
Common Sense goes a long way in anything, including this HOBBY.
glassbox-design
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this thread has been well...amusing
having set up and maintained numerous shark and ray tanks and pods... let me tell you that while the shark may be able to live in that size tank, both you and the shark will be happier with something larger. With that size tank you're not going to be able to keep much else in there and it wont be as "cool" as you think it will be...trust me.
I'd suggest going with 8x8 if possible, shoot for ~600+ gallons. a larger floor plan is more important than the height. The biggest thing is for water quality. Until you have a healthy shark you have no idea about how much waste they produce, the extra water volume is a much needed cushion in case of a slip up. If you're planning on setting up a 400 gallon shark tank, it can be done, but be dont be surprised if you dont like it. sharks in small tanks are not their natural selves, once in a larger environment you really get to see their personalities which makes them so worth while to keep.
The cube shape will allow for a single 400watt halide to light up most of the tank ~ 2.5 ft above the tank. In a pond I did we had mangroves popping up for a very cool effect.
I'd suggest a large ETS downdraft, they supply o2 and ORP levels like nothing else on the market.
jmo.
having set up and maintained numerous shark and ray tanks and pods... let me tell you that while the shark may be able to live in that size tank, both you and the shark will be happier with something larger. With that size tank you're not going to be able to keep much else in there and it wont be as "cool" as you think it will be...trust me.
I'd suggest going with 8x8 if possible, shoot for ~600+ gallons. a larger floor plan is more important than the height. The biggest thing is for water quality. Until you have a healthy shark you have no idea about how much waste they produce, the extra water volume is a much needed cushion in case of a slip up. If you're planning on setting up a 400 gallon shark tank, it can be done, but be dont be surprised if you dont like it. sharks in small tanks are not their natural selves, once in a larger environment you really get to see their personalities which makes them so worth while to keep.
The cube shape will allow for a single 400watt halide to light up most of the tank ~ 2.5 ft above the tank. In a pond I did we had mangroves popping up for a very cool effect.
I'd suggest a large ETS downdraft, they supply o2 and ORP levels like nothing else on the market.
jmo.
I have zero knowledge or experience with keeping sharks. One comment though.
Beware of the "I have it so it's good" comments. Just because someone has a X shark in a Y tank does not make it good or sustainable. Everywhere on this site you'll find people arguing that what they do is best just because they do it - with no facts to back it up. This is evident in the MH vs T5, this protein skimmer vs that protein skimmer, acrylic vs glass debates.
Form your own opinion based on the information you have, but consider the biases of those feeding you information.
Beware of the "I have it so it's good" comments. Just because someone has a X shark in a Y tank does not make it good or sustainable. Everywhere on this site you'll find people arguing that what they do is best just because they do it - with no facts to back it up. This is evident in the MH vs T5, this protein skimmer vs that protein skimmer, acrylic vs glass debates.
Form your own opinion based on the information you have, but consider the biases of those feeding you information.
