600gal shark tank

satch12 · 08-01-2005, 02:08 AM

i am making a 600gal shark tank and would like to get some of your guys opinions on what kind of sharks i should get. it is 96"x60"x24". it is probably going to b a tropical tank even though i would love to have a leopard shark but they need cold water along with smoothhounds. but i would love you get your guys opinions on this.
thanks in advance,
Ryan

corvettephreek · 08-01-2005, 02:27 AM

i would stick to catsharks.... their size allows you to keep them in tanks of that size, even until after adulthood. the banded coral cat shark, bamboo shark, and a couple of others would be great. if you plan on having a nurse shark or a white tip, i strongly recommend at least 1000 gal. capacity, as they get huge and need plenty of room to swim around. not much lighting is required for sharks, dim at best since they are mostly nocturnal creatures. for any shark you need to make sure a healthy supply of food is available, and my strongest suggestion is to find those shark eggs they have in stores, that way your shark can grow healthy and strong, so you can keep it as long as possible. these are just my opinions, and good luck with your shark tank!!!

satch12 · 08-01-2005, 02:32 AM

thanks a lot willy your opinios are very good ones. what kind of foos should i feed them i know like squid and mullet is really good for them but what about like fresh tuna from the store or something like that?

Brucey · 08-01-2005, 03:30 AM

Sorry I can't offer any advice but I would just like to say, please keep us posted as I would love to see your results. Good luck
Brucey

satch12 · 08-01-2005, 03:40 AM

yea i will hopefully everything will go as planned

Witfull · 08-01-2005, 03:41 AM

i would also suggest a horn shark,,,,small for a shark, and beautful...

i would also recommend some serious filtration, they eat alot and are a tad sloppy!

ask dennis at SharkysReef, he has experience with them.

satch12 · 08-01-2005, 03:49 AM

i love the horn shark but they are a cool water shark i think and to chill a tank of that size is very expensive. yea i know i will need plenty of filtration i will have 2-100gal sumps and 2-3' tall skimmers.

Woodstock · 08-01-2005, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Brucey

Sorry I can't offer any advice but I would just like to say, please keep us posted as I would love to see your results. Good luck
Brucey

satch12 · 08-01-2005, 01:52 PM

i'll post pics on construction aswell as when i put the first shark in

proud2bcanadian · 08-01-2005, 02:08 PM

Do you have to build the tank?
Take a look at this...
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...4526 127&rd=1

Best of luck, and I can't wait to see this tank come together!

satch12 · 08-01-2005, 02:18 PM

that is one awesome deal it doesnt really look like its 48" wide like it says. im sure that is going to go quick

corvettephreek · 08-01-2005, 04:14 PM

sharks eat anything that is bleeding or that looks yummy. i agree with witty with the whole filtration issue, as they eat fast and as much as possible. since they have strong teeth, they can eat crustaceans and some (but very few) mollusks.... I would supply a nice helping of silversides, some scallops, occasional squid, maybe even some cod filets or something cheap that is nourishing and healthy. if you get smaller sharks, start them on some squishy minced foods, then gradually give them some whole peices or cut up ones. also- most importantly, give them somewhere to "hide". sharks, being predatory AND nocturnal, will like a space to get away from it all so they do not become stressed. also it gives them a chance to sneak up on prey. good luck!!!!

Sharkbait · 08-02-2005, 02:41 AM

Here's a few more:Cockel,Prawns,Sole,and vitamin enrich everything you can.Variety is great,wider the better, stay away from Salmon.Sharks are picky or finicky at times, so patience is key while first feeding.Sounds like fun!

satch12 · 08-02-2005, 02:43 AM

shark bait chek out my other thread " shark pool " and tell me what you think please

08-01-2005, 02:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
satch12 Tubeworm Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 29 View Gallery Karma Komment	600gal shark tank i am making a 600gal shark tank and would like to get some of your guys opinions on what kind of sharks i should get. it is 96"x60"x24". it is probably going to b a tropical tank even though i would love to have a leopard shark but they need cold water along with smoothhounds. but i would love you get your guys opinions on this. thanks in advance, Ryan

08-01-2005, 02:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
corvettephreek Torch coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: northern california Posts: 562 View Gallery Karma Komment	i would stick to catsharks.... their size allows you to keep them in tanks of that size, even until after adulthood. the banded coral cat shark, bamboo shark, and a couple of others would be great. if you plan on having a nurse shark or a white tip, i strongly recommend at least 1000 gal. capacity, as they get huge and need plenty of room to swim around. not much lighting is required for sharks, dim at best since they are mostly nocturnal creatures. for any shark you need to make sure a healthy supply of food is available, and my strongest suggestion is to find those shark eggs they have in stores, that way your shark can grow healthy and strong, so you can keep it as long as possible. these are just my opinions, and good luck with your shark tank!!! __________________ Will (aka Willy Stylez) Will Foley Rolling Audio Sacramento, CA Mobile audio and security solutions Advanced level MECP installer

08-01-2005, 03:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Brucey Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reading, England Posts: 1,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	Sorry I can't offer any advice but I would just like to say, please keep us posted as I would love to see your results. Good luck Brucey __________________ 160UK Gallon. (192US Gallon). 400Lbs LR. Aquamedic Turboflotor 5000 Shorty skimmer. Arcadia 3Series pendant (3x250W 14,000'K MH & 2x58W 60" actinic) (DIY cooling fan). Tunze 7095 Multicontroller & 2xTunze 6100 Streams. Redsea 100 Aquazone Plus ozonizer and redox computer. Aquamedic Ocean Runner 6500 return. TMC Vectron 30W UV sterilizer. Aquamedic Aquaniveau auto top up system through Deltec 500 kalk stirrer. PurityOnTap RO/DI. Deltec FR509 (ROWAPhos). Aquamedic PH computer controlling KNOP HD Calcium Reactor. Setup Nov 2002 See my tank here http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...&threadid=4486

08-01-2005, 02:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
proud2bcanadian Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 708 View Gallery Karma Komment	Do you have to build the tank? Take a look at this... http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...4526 127&rd=1 Best of luck, and I can't wait to see this tank come together! __________________ David Liles

08-01-2005, 04:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
corvettephreek Torch coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: northern california Posts: 562 View Gallery Karma Komment	sharks eat anything that is bleeding or that looks yummy. i agree with witty with the whole filtration issue, as they eat fast and as much as possible. since they have strong teeth, they can eat crustaceans and some (but very few) mollusks.... I would supply a nice helping of silversides, some scallops, occasional squid, maybe even some cod filets or something cheap that is nourishing and healthy. if you get smaller sharks, start them on some squishy minced foods, then gradually give them some whole peices or cut up ones. also- most importantly, give them somewhere to "hide". sharks, being predatory AND nocturnal, will like a space to get away from it all so they do not become stressed. also it gives them a chance to sneak up on prey. good luck!!!! __________________ Will (aka Willy Stylez) Will Foley Rolling Audio Sacramento, CA Mobile audio and security solutions Advanced level MECP installer

08-01-2005, 02:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
satch12 Tubeworm Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 29 View Gallery Karma Komment	thanks a lot willy your opinios are very good ones. what kind of foos should i feed them i know like squid and mullet is really good for them but what about like fresh tuna from the store or something like that?

08-01-2005, 03:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
satch12 Tubeworm Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 29 View Gallery Karma Komment	yea i will hopefully everything will go as planned

08-01-2005, 03:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
satch12 Tubeworm Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 29 View Gallery Karma Komment	i love the horn shark but they are a cool water shark i think and to chill a tank of that size is very expensive. yea i know i will need plenty of filtration i will have 2-100gal sumps and 2-3' tall skimmers.

08-01-2005, 01:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
satch12 Tubeworm Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 29 View Gallery Karma Komment	i'll post pics on construction aswell as when i put the first shark in

08-01-2005, 02:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
satch12 Tubeworm Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 29 View Gallery Karma Komment	that is one awesome deal it doesnt really look like its 48" wide like it says. im sure that is going to go quick

08-02-2005, 02:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
Sharkbait Scopas Tang Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Here's a few more:Cockel,Prawns,Sole,and vitamin enrich everything you can.Variety is great,wider the better, stay away from Salmon.Sharks are picky or finicky at times, so patience is key while first feeding.Sounds like fun! __________________ 'Cause I'm as free as a Bird Wrasse...

08-02-2005, 02:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
satch12 Tubeworm Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 29 View Gallery Karma Komment	shark bait chek out my other thread " shark pool " and tell me what you think please

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