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  1. Zoodiver

    Architecture for animals. please help.

    If you ever have questions about that facility, I know a thing or two beyond what a BTS tour guide has to offer. :)
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    Filtration system 10.000 gallon aquarium

    I would stick to something like a pressurized sand filter (bead filter) set up, a large pt skimmer and a commercial sized Emperor Aquatics UV unit. I would also run at least 2 large main pumps or even 4 smaller main pumps depending on how you set it all up. Are you planning on running a sump or...
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    Architecture for animals. please help.

    Hi. Yes, late to the party. Been slammed starting several facilities in the US and getting a few others started on paper. If you have specific questions, feel free to post them. Also, there are several amazing zoological design firms and mega aquarium design companies here in the US that you...
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    Yet another ZooDiver build thread (Shark display)

    I just saw this post now. Did you read the entire thread and see what was happening with this old restoration?
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    What happened to the shark keeper?

    Many of the old schoolers have moved on to new projects. I rarely get free to check in these days.
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    Blacktip/White tip sharks illegal in california without permit

    Dynasty Marine in Marathon, FL. Islamorada Aquarium in Islamorada, FL. Both will require payment up front and proof that you can house such an animal.
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    Leopard Shark

    Leopard sharks (Triakis semifasciata) like we know from the US West coast are only called Leopards here - and are prohibited under 36" total length. To most of the world, 'Leopard shark' is what we call the Zebra shark (Stegostoma fasciatium) in the US. It's a massive benthic shark from the...
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    Ray barb trimming - A "how to".

    People each react differently to being stung. I have even reacted differently due to type or ray, size of ray and location of the hit. I've felt everything from "Ouch, that hurt" all the way up to "Please cut my limb off". Barbs shed, much like shark, ray and crocodile teeth. Some rays will...
  9. Zoodiver

    Ozone and Orp for Shark Tank

    I like ozone. I have run some into the low 400 mV range. 350mV is a great target for your tank.
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    7500 GALLON SHARK TANK FOR MY NEW HOME

    Looks good so far.
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    7500 GALLON SHARK TANK FOR MY NEW HOME

    White tip reef sharks would thrive in a tank like that. Aggression and hunting can be handled by proper feeding methods. I have kept the with schools of fish without issues.
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    Intelligence of sharks?

    Blackfish is a LIE and a SCAM. None of it can be taken as fact. It is NOT a documentary at all. All of those AR groups are scams (PETA, HSUS etc... and 'new agencies' like The Dodo). They confuse emotion for facts and will lie and twist info to gain sympathy. Dr. Rose is an AR person (on the...
  13. Zoodiver

    Filler Fish for Shark Tank

    Grunts (combined with squirrel fish and jacks) were a huge part of my last shark display build.
  14. Zoodiver

    Filler Fish for Shark Tank

    French grunts are awesome. Many of the grunt species do well as fillers. I like French for their colors. Cottonwick would be my second choice. If you want, I can PM you the name of a collector in the Keys that will give you diver prices and will ship. I buy a LOT of fish from him.
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    New to Forum

    Weclome to the new MFK.
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    Ray barb trimming - A "how to".

    D. sabina are not true FW rays. They are in fact marine. If kept in FW, they will die over time. There are a few populations that will move in and out of FW, but ammonia production is increased a LOT. That type of waste production is almost impossible to keep up with in an aquarium.
  17. Zoodiver

    Breaking news: zebras love nipples

    Typical knee jerk reaction. Blame the animal.
  18. Zoodiver

    Steve Irwin

    There were others in the water. The story by Dr. Seymour was from his perspective while being on the boat (not in the water when it happened). It was caught on film. That footage was destroyed. Only fakes are floating around. His words about Steve off camera vs Steve on camera are 100%...
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    Reef Sites

    PM me a link or screen name.
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    Reef Sites

    I was asked to join Reef Central by their mod staff specifically for the problem of bad shark info being offered by reef guys who had never kept one. I haven't been on there in awhile.
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