krj-1168
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L-shaped tanks or any tank with 90 degree corners really isn't good for sharks. Sharks generally do best in ponds which are round, oval, or figure 8 shaped.
In addition - you don't need a 50,000 gallon tank to keep sharks in - unless you are attempting to keep large species like Nurse Sharks, or Sandbar (Brown) Sharks. In which case - 10 foot width would be too narrow for these sharks. Smaller requiem sharks(Bonnetheads, Sharpnose, BTR & WTR) can be kept in pools of about 15,000-20,000 gallons. And small benthic sharks(Bamboo, eppies and catsharks) can be kept in pools of less than 1,000 gallons.
In addition - with smaller requiems and benthic sharks - the water depth is less important than the length and width. For small benthic sharks - a water depth of 2-2.5 feet is fine. While active swimming sharks - like smoothhounds, leopards, small reef sharks, and small coastal requiem sharks need a depth of 3+ feet.
In addition - you don't need a 50,000 gallon tank to keep sharks in - unless you are attempting to keep large species like Nurse Sharks, or Sandbar (Brown) Sharks. In which case - 10 foot width would be too narrow for these sharks. Smaller requiem sharks(Bonnetheads, Sharpnose, BTR & WTR) can be kept in pools of about 15,000-20,000 gallons. And small benthic sharks(Bamboo, eppies and catsharks) can be kept in pools of less than 1,000 gallons.
In addition - with smaller requiems and benthic sharks - the water depth is less important than the length and width. For small benthic sharks - a water depth of 2-2.5 feet is fine. While active swimming sharks - like smoothhounds, leopards, small reef sharks, and small coastal requiem sharks need a depth of 3+ feet.
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