So... I've been lurking for a day or so now after gathering ideas from other sources since about a month ago.
I've searched the threads manually and I've gotten interested in quite a few things. To make what I'm trying to say simple I've began researching what an enclosure for a large shark would take. I've considered digging an in-ground pool with the help of professionals and looking into that. I'll list a few other things on my mind as well.
I'd like to know a lot more about ozone sterilization and how it works. I've decided this will play a big part in keeping the tank clean as well as over-filtering the tank plus obtaining a good protein skimmer. When I get into new things I tend to aim big and try my best. Based on people's comments on aiding a clean tank ozone has really captivated me for the fish-only tank I've wanted.
When I say I aim big, I mean it and the size of the tank's inhabitants will be no exception. I've considered looking into the larger shark species available in the aquarium trade. My focus has been black-tip reef sharks and white-tip reef sharks. (the original specimen was to be a bull shark until I realized I was out of my mind although the temptation is still there with how hardy they are with water fluctuations should there be an unexpected drop in salinity- the cost remains to outweigh that benefit) My goal is to make them live to their maximum life span with optimal growth along that same path. I'm still looking into their care and what kind of substrate I'll use for the bottom of the tank (most likely sand) along with artificial decor to make for a realistic environment. I've read about sand filters for pools and such, and by far a small pool seems the best for a shark as the ones in larger glass aquariums seem too confined for my tastes. They always make sharp turns as they patrol the edges of the glass so a curved pool is desired.
As far as the pool goes I'd want to construct it out of concrete with some sort of lining, or perhaps I'd let the water sit for a few months and wait for the chemicals to leech out with continual water changes. There's a lot of concern there and I'd like second opinions on this (let alone the rest of this tome) since I'd like it to be a pristine environment. I know there's a lot I'm unaware of and that's why I came here while I also scout out other sources for information. This is a project years down the road and I won't start until the most reliable and efficient methods I can use are outlined into a solid plan for the health of the animal. I have the best setups I can get for all of my exotics and I want this to be no different. I realize that there are also many steps I'd have to take with creating the pool alone let alone methods to implement the filtration and purification systems. If this doesn't turn out to be the thing for me, I've already got a much larger tank plan for a moray but most of this information would be highly beneficial to a messy moray tank or even an indoor pool for a large eel. I'm still shooting high and I've got my hopes up for now. What I'm really focusing on in terms of looking for information is...
Pond size and any experience from other people on the best way to make it
Diet and nutrients the shark needs- surprisingly enough it's the topic I've found almost no information on. I'll be asking my friend who works at the zoo's public aquarium what he thinks the next time I see him.
Ozone disinfection information and how to intergrate it plus what system to get... and I'll think of more questions. Guaranteed.
I've searched the threads manually and I've gotten interested in quite a few things. To make what I'm trying to say simple I've began researching what an enclosure for a large shark would take. I've considered digging an in-ground pool with the help of professionals and looking into that. I'll list a few other things on my mind as well.
I'd like to know a lot more about ozone sterilization and how it works. I've decided this will play a big part in keeping the tank clean as well as over-filtering the tank plus obtaining a good protein skimmer. When I get into new things I tend to aim big and try my best. Based on people's comments on aiding a clean tank ozone has really captivated me for the fish-only tank I've wanted.
When I say I aim big, I mean it and the size of the tank's inhabitants will be no exception. I've considered looking into the larger shark species available in the aquarium trade. My focus has been black-tip reef sharks and white-tip reef sharks. (the original specimen was to be a bull shark until I realized I was out of my mind although the temptation is still there with how hardy they are with water fluctuations should there be an unexpected drop in salinity- the cost remains to outweigh that benefit) My goal is to make them live to their maximum life span with optimal growth along that same path. I'm still looking into their care and what kind of substrate I'll use for the bottom of the tank (most likely sand) along with artificial decor to make for a realistic environment. I've read about sand filters for pools and such, and by far a small pool seems the best for a shark as the ones in larger glass aquariums seem too confined for my tastes. They always make sharp turns as they patrol the edges of the glass so a curved pool is desired.
As far as the pool goes I'd want to construct it out of concrete with some sort of lining, or perhaps I'd let the water sit for a few months and wait for the chemicals to leech out with continual water changes. There's a lot of concern there and I'd like second opinions on this (let alone the rest of this tome) since I'd like it to be a pristine environment. I know there's a lot I'm unaware of and that's why I came here while I also scout out other sources for information. This is a project years down the road and I won't start until the most reliable and efficient methods I can use are outlined into a solid plan for the health of the animal. I have the best setups I can get for all of my exotics and I want this to be no different. I realize that there are also many steps I'd have to take with creating the pool alone let alone methods to implement the filtration and purification systems. If this doesn't turn out to be the thing for me, I've already got a much larger tank plan for a moray but most of this information would be highly beneficial to a messy moray tank or even an indoor pool for a large eel. I'm still shooting high and I've got my hopes up for now. What I'm really focusing on in terms of looking for information is...
Pond size and any experience from other people on the best way to make it
Diet and nutrients the shark needs- surprisingly enough it's the topic I've found almost no information on. I'll be asking my friend who works at the zoo's public aquarium what he thinks the next time I see him.
Ozone disinfection information and how to intergrate it plus what system to get... and I'll think of more questions. Guaranteed.
