Noob Shark Pond

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BigVV11

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I'm new to sharks and large tanks but since a 180 gallon tank with out any extras is $300+ I decided to make a shark pond I have an idea for the pool http://tinyurl.com/y9fztb4
I'm either going to put in a horned shark or a bamboo shark. The pool is 1870 gallons and 10 feet in diameter and 30 inches in depth. Which species do you think is better for this size pool?
Also what filter/pump do you recomend? Will the filter it brings be suitable? What modifications will I have to make to the pool for the shark?
 
your filtration will cost $$$$$ which will add to the $$$$$ you'll spend on liverock
 
The live rock is not a problem, I live right next to the beach I can get it for free. I was wondering what type of filter would be best. If I should by several aquarium filters or if a pool filter would work the same.
 
i guess you weren't joking about "noob."

You should not use the rock from your beach. you will have to kill it in order to safeguard against evil critters. if you decide to do this, it will take several months before its even considered live again and even longer to be established enough to use. Alternatively, you can buy liverock but at $8/lb, but you'll go broke. Even finding deals for private transactions at $1/lb you'll go broke. Even importing it will make you go broke. i know this because you're trying to use a $100 pool to house a shark. Obviously, funds are limited.

If you do things right, you can get away with minimal "filtration" with enough liverock and such but you WILL need LOTS of flow. This means big expensive pumpS. Algae scrubbers are gaining popularity and are not difficult or too expensive to make.

Don't get in over your head... do your research (that doesn't mean just asking for advice) and start with a smaller system that you can get familiar with. I would hate for you to start a huge project like this only to get discouraged.
 
John7429;4052167; said:
i guess you weren't joking about "noob."

You should not use the rock from your beach. you will have to kill it in order to safeguard against evil critters. if you decide to do this, it will take several months before its even considered live again and even longer to be established enough to use. Alternatively, you can buy liverock but at $8/lb, but you'll go broke. Even finding deals for private transactions at $1/lb you'll go broke. Even importing it will make you go broke. i know this because you're trying to use a $100 pool to house a shark. Obviously, funds are limited.

If you do things right, you can get away with minimal "filtration" with enough liverock and such but you WILL need LOTS of flow. This means big expensive pumpS. Algae scrubbers are gaining popularity and are not difficult or too expensive to make.

Don't get in over your head... do your research (that doesn't mean just asking for advice) and start with a smaller system that you can get familiar with. I would hate for you to start a huge project like this only to get discouraged.
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keep an eye on craigslist. i had a guy around me that gave away 550 pounds of live rock if youd pick it up. join your local fish club. this will help get deals on stuff.

research research research execute

good luck
 
isnt live rock, just anything (rock) with bacteria on it.) So if you just get a mix of dead and live rock, eventually it will bechome live rock.

but do more research to house sharks, you should need a minimum of 3 grand before you even start.
 
BigVV11;4048192; said:
Will the filter it brings be suitable?
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I doubt it, I have an index pool and the pump instructions say not to run it more the 6-8 hours at a time.

Also I don't think it's water proof as mine seems to have a short in it as it was left out in the rain.
 
Okay live rock will be expensive. The pool is expensive, got it. The whole thing will be a ton of money gotcha. Just answer if I should buy a wet dry filter or if a pool filter will work the same?
 
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