JustinReef
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Thats still a very big, 3' fish as an adult. Not really a better option than the sharks he is considering. Very cool looking fish though.
SHARK TANK help plz im new
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Thats still a very big, 3' fish as an adult. Not really a better option than the sharks he is considering. Very cool looking fish though.
JustinReef
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Are you kidding? How are you possibly keeping all these big fish in such a tiny tank??? I hope they are tiny and you already have a new home for thses guys. Wow. Bad advice to be giving someone new to the hobby who really wants to learn the right way to do things. This would be the wrong way!
TheSaltwaterGuy
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I definitely agree, Justin. Not a good way to start someone off in SW tanks.
TheSaltwaterGuy
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What? The lagoon? It would be fine for a while, but nothings gonna change the fat that they need a 15-18' diameter (ROUND, NOT RECTANGULAR) pool for life, no matter how much someone argues.
P.S. Join www.sharkraycentral.com, they have infinite amounts of shark/ray info there just waiting to be read by people just getting into the shark/ray hobby, like yourself.
P.S. Join www.sharkraycentral.com, they have infinite amounts of shark/ray info there just waiting to be read by people just getting into the shark/ray hobby, like yourself.
Minimum recommend tank/pond size for a Brown Smooth hound: While it is possible to keep pups in tanks or ponds of at least 500 gallons (6’ diameter or about 8’ x 4’x 2’) for the 1st 18-24 months. Adult brown smooth hounds require a pond of at least 1,200 gallons or (12' long x 5' wide x 3' deep) for a single adult. And at least 2,100 gallons or 15’ long x 6’ wide x 3’ deep for 2-3 adult brown smooth hounds.
so your 10x5x3 would be fine. thanks for the website!
so your 10x5x3 would be fine. thanks for the website!
TheSaltwaterGuy
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Not so much. Notice how it says they can be kept in the 6' diameter pool for the first 18-24 months of their lives. Quit being ignorant and understand what you are reading.
TheSaltwaterGuy
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Then why did you say my 10' x 5' x 3' would work? What have I been TRYING to tell you this entire time?
spike78
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Here is a site that will give you some good information on that very question: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/sharks.htm
Try to stay realistic about the costs associated with this type of setup. You are probably looking at $7K-$10K just for equipment. Not to mention ~$1500 in substrates, the $30 weekly salt bill for water changes, heating and cooling costs, etc. etc. It's best to do all your homework first before going out and getting in over your head.
Try to stay realistic about the costs associated with this type of setup. You are probably looking at $7K-$10K just for equipment. Not to mention ~$1500 in substrates, the $30 weekly salt bill for water changes, heating and cooling costs, etc. etc. It's best to do all your homework first before going out and getting in over your head.
TheSaltwaterGuy
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Someone locally is gonna help me build it. It'll go in my basement.
For a 8' x 3' x 2' tank, you'd be ok with either a single Brownbanded Bamboo or Epaulette, or a pair of Coral Cats or Gray bamboos.
For a 8' x 3' x 2' tank, you'd be ok with either a single Brownbanded Bamboo or Epaulette, or a pair of Coral Cats or Gray bamboos.
DamnPepShrimp
Moved On
This is a little late in the subject, but a 220 is pointless to spend the extra money when a 180 will do the same job. The extra 6" of height is pretty much a waste with a shark tank. The foot print is the big issue.
Tank, this hobby is expensive! Stuff adds up quick and you don't even know it. When you get into big tanks and with sharks, it goes up exponentially!!! Think of the skimmer you'd have to have on a tank that size, not to mention all the plumbing, water movement, heating, electric bill running it all, it's insane! Good luck with your setup, just take your time and think things through, don't want to see you make mistakes and get discouraged and get out of the hobby. Maybe you should start with a small FOWLR tank just to get the hang of everything before attempting a shark, they are a lot pickier about water quality etc then most fish.
Tank, this hobby is expensive! Stuff adds up quick and you don't even know it. When you get into big tanks and with sharks, it goes up exponentially!!! Think of the skimmer you'd have to have on a tank that size, not to mention all the plumbing, water movement, heating, electric bill running it all, it's insane! Good luck with your setup, just take your time and think things through, don't want to see you make mistakes and get discouraged and get out of the hobby. Maybe you should start with a small FOWLR tank just to get the hang of everything before attempting a shark, they are a lot pickier about water quality etc then most fish.
TheSaltwaterGuy
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Yeah, glass/acrylic tanks are much more expensive than building a pond. Lets say you spend about 10K on your 360g, if you did a pond in that size, you'd probably end up spending about 3-4K MAX with the pond being ready to house livestock.
