shark that can fit in 150g?

[TANK0789]

Are there any sharks that can fit into a 150g comfortably?

 

[yukonblizzard]

It realy depends on the dimensions of the tank. The more surface area the better. You could possibly do a coral cat but it might be a little too small. I am sure some will disagree but thats just my oppinion.

 

[TANK0789]

Ok. Well what are signs of shark not being happy?

 

[TANK0789]

Also what are some of the smaller sharks?

 

[huntinweim]

What are the dimensions of the tank? A lot depends on that.

 

[yukonblizzard]

I would imagine the signs of an unhappy shark would be if it looked cramped in the tank, try arrangeing the rock if any to cover minimal surface area. Like I said previously the coral cat is the smallest available shark.

 

[TANK0789]

Tank is 72 by 18 for base I think 24 high

 

[huntinweim]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13012052#post13012052 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TANK0789
Tank is 72 by 18 for base I think 24 high

Honestly I think its to narrow for a shark...I think even a small coral cat gets over 20 inches. Usually you want a tank where at minumum as wide as the shark or fish in that case...

What do you think guys?

 

[Jim_S]

I know I'm probably in the minority here, but I would not put ANY shark in a tank smaller than 500-600 gallons.

Sharks grow very big (in case you didn't know) and a 6' tank with 18" of depth isn't going to cut it.

JMO, good luck.

 

[Coheed]

Sorry to discourage you dude, but a 72x18 isn't going to work. If it was a 72x24 you could do it if you wanted to cramp the fish.

When you are about to buy one, really think about it man. You are taking this beautiful animal out of the ocean and cramming it in a tank. Even a large tank like 300 gallons is never going to match up to the wild. I agree with the above, big fish need big tanks. I know I wouldn't be able to sleep at night if I did that.

 

[prime311]

DOn't be like this guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaNDV5r3cGo

 

[reefergeorge]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13014348#post13014348 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by prime311
DOn't be like this guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaNDV5r3cGo

And he claims it is a 240. Who knows

 

[FishyMel]

That remora isn't looking too hot... It amazes me his powder blue looks so good in that mess.

 

[McNichol]

That tank looks way to small for any tangs let alone a shark.

 

[ahullsb]

I wouldn't do it if I were you. There might be a species of shark that I am not aware of, but I have never read of anyone keeping a shark long term in a tank that size. It seems like it would make for a sad existence for the animal.