OK size for a Shark Tank?
- Thread starter lipton
- Start date
lipton;4788365; said:
Are you talking about saltwater black tip sharks? Then the answer is heck no. I've read that they average about 5 feet but can grow to 10 feet long. Read up on sharks that you can actually put in a home tank. I have a friend with a bamboo shark he's had since it hatched. It's in a 410 gallon tank. The Doctor.
Also, check this thread out http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151036
I don't mean to flame but how did you even get the idea of doing this? Did you know anything about black tip sharks or did you just think it would be cool to have one?
I'm going to assume you mean blacktip reef sharks, not oceanic black tips, and the answer is no. Blacktip reef sharks are obligate ram ventilators, they need to keep swimming perpetually in order to breathe. ORV sharks require circular pools 5-6 times their length, so that they don't get stuck in corners, and so that their turning motions are fluid and don't require too much energy. Do not buy a blacktip reef shark lightly. Enclosure needs to be a circular pool, at least 25 feet in diameter, and a minimum of 5 feet deep.
ok... So the black tip reef sharks are out.... I'm still looking for something a little more unique then a typical reef tank containing angels, tangs etc. I want a more predatory tank but I'm kind of stuck here. Would this be an acceptable sized tank for rays? Any suggestions on something for a tank this size? And please save the sarcasm for another post if you have nothing nice to say or suggest....
I'm my opinion, black tips shouldn't be on the market. Look up bamboos and port jacksons.
Sorry, dude. They're just not built to live in captivity.
Sorry, dude. They're just not built to live in captivity.
And I agree with Lipton. Don't flame the guy for asking. This sight is for the freindly sharing of experience and information, so if you don't have either, don't post.