Right, I don't think we need to really get into talks about white sharks but its important to put down some info on some of these public aquarium level sharks because as pups they are really similar to their smaller cousins. I have read some articles by Forest Young that state how similar it is to handle silky's to blacknose and juvi hammers to large bonnets. And I can tell you for instance that having worked with a baby bull, once settled in its striking how similar it swims to a BTR. Plus once I save up the cash I will have something like a scalloped hammer, sandbar, or galapagos brought in.krj-1168;5041821; said:Well - I don't we need to include sharks like Sand Tigers, Tigers, Great Hammerheads,Whale Sharks and Great Whites - since these sharks are completely unrealistic for any Private Aquarists to keep.
However we can push the limit to the likes of Bulls, Lemons & Sandbars. But then the Elasmobranch Husbandry Manual gives a base line tank length for Bulls, Lemons, Sandbars, and Blacktips.
Also I think that tank size recommenadations should be more about actual shape, dimensions and water depth - instead of just the tank volume.
As far as tank shape goes, oval is the best in my opinion because it gives the shark a long recovery path and its very practical to built for the private aquarist vs going something like the dumb bell shape. I have seen lot of problems with my round setup.
I can't wait to see how my new pool is going to work because the long sides are scalloped and I think it will help cut down on wall riding.