Shark Tank Again
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krj-1168
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BTW - here's a couple of links for eppies.
http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/sharks/
http://www.exoticfish.com/results.cfm?cat=0|1977|11|41|0&
http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/sharks/
http://www.exoticfish.com/results.cfm?cat=0|1977|11|41|0&
The only "small" species of sharks which tend to be active and and open water swimmers are the Smoothhounds. However they still need large systems of atleast 1100 gallons while at there full length. The truth of the matter is if you want an active shark, invest in a large system. If not then you are limited to the bottomdwelling species. But whats wrong with them? There still facsinating and great to house.
krj-1168
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Domboski - never figured out why eppies are so expensive. Possibly for the same reasons as PJs.
either it's demand or due to importation from Australian & Indonesian waters.
Well - mdiddy - blacktips, while cool looking sharks require lots for swimming room - at least 10,000 gallons.
Smooth hounds are generally the best(and only) swimming sharks for home aquaria requiring less than 2,500 gallons- and they swim about 80-90% of the time. And are generally fairly hardy species.
either it's demand or due to importation from Australian & Indonesian waters.
Well - mdiddy - blacktips, while cool looking sharks require lots for swimming room - at least 10,000 gallons.
Smooth hounds are generally the best(and only) swimming sharks for home aquaria requiring less than 2,500 gallons- and they swim about 80-90% of the time. And are generally fairly hardy species.
What about the brown smooth hound shark? It grows to be no larger than 3 feet so the internet says. What are some of the opinions there? Would he be a good smoothound for this aquarium? What if I did an 84x48x30 aquarium? Would that be sufficient for this kind of smaller smoothhound?
Mike D
Mike D
mdiddy7s - No, unfortunatly even though the Brown Smoothhound only grows to approx. 7" it still requires a large system of atleast 1100 gallons. This is due to there very active swimming patterns, all "open water" swimming sharks require large systems. The tank size you listed may be able to house a small Brown Smouthand for a few months, but it wouldnt be worth the $$ as it would need to be upgraded fairly quick.
krj-1168
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A 480-600 gallon aquarium(8' long x 4' wide x 2-2.5' deep) may be fine for either a gray or brown smoothhound for about 2 years(at which time they will be about 25-30") or so - but not much long than that. They will outgrow it.
A better alternative to the 480-600 gallon aquarium is to build your own shark pond. A 480-600 gal. glass tank will cost about 2,000 bucks (unless you build it your self). To build your shark pond(say 12' x 6' x 3' or about 1500-1600 gallons) will run you about $500 in materials.
If you were to do everything your self, you may spend about 2,000-3,000 bucks on the complete system - pond, sand, salt, filtration & LR. Maybe more it you really want added pleasure to view the shark from the side of the tank.
And if that sounds a bit huge - then try to figure keeping a shark like a blacktip reef or bonnethead.
A better alternative to the 480-600 gallon aquarium is to build your own shark pond. A 480-600 gal. glass tank will cost about 2,000 bucks (unless you build it your self). To build your shark pond(say 12' x 6' x 3' or about 1500-1600 gallons) will run you about $500 in materials.
If you were to do everything your self, you may spend about 2,000-3,000 bucks on the complete system - pond, sand, salt, filtration & LR. Maybe more it you really want added pleasure to view the shark from the side of the tank.
And if that sounds a bit huge - then try to figure keeping a shark like a blacktip reef or bonnethead.
There is virtually no where to place a indoor pond in a house if the basement is finished unless you are willing to hand out the money to properly install one and have it look decent. I know I would never leave a rubbermaid container sitting in my basement. Though if your basement is unfinished, or you have a "storage" room which isnt often occupied then you could probable get an indoor pond going for fairly cheap. And its kind of a personal preference becasue I find it very hard to view marine life from above expecially with all the water moving around from the power heads. If you are persuing this shark aquarium for personal pleasure and research ect ponds are a great way to go. But if you are going more on the lines of viewing, luxury ect I wouldnt go with a pond as the viewing isnt very good unless you can somehow incorporate a "view panel" on the side of the pond if its above ground. Anyways this is just my view on ponds, and to each their own.
From all the people out there that spend a rediculas amount of money on there reefs and building 1000 gallon reefs, i would like to see someone for a change build a large shark tank since it is so much talked about lately. But no one who I have seen on reef central has done it.
Marc
Marc
I can't wait to see it!!! I am tired of looking at reefs anymore!!! It has been done to death and I believe having a shark tank is the ultimate tank. Far more challenging than a reef and a lot funner to see sharks and large fish swimming than watching corals grow!!! What is your filtration or lifesupport going to look like??? Wet dry or fluidized sand filter???
Good Luck,
Marc
Good Luck,
Marc
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