Shark Pond Question

[Ali]

Metal poles are a bad choice. Just cutting some sch 80 PVC will do the same thign without the negative interaction you'll see with metal. Just coating them will not work.

The Triton is a good filter for that size pool.

Sharks chomping the liner will be an issue you'll have to keep an eye on. I had a pool like this as a temp set up holding for some pacu - they chewed it up in about three days. Depending on the shark, it should be a problem, just keep your eyes open.

All right, you are the expert. I will order the pool and go and get the Scedule 80 PVC poles.

How might I discourage the biting of the liner? I will have tropical fish( grouper, angel, trigger, puffer, and an eel) in the pond before I add any shark.

Sand Filters are just to expensive for what they are made of. Is it possible to DIY? Anoyne have any plans?

 

[Ali]

They're extremely sensitive, so I'm sure it's something ridiculously low that they'd still be able to detect. I'm talking like a telephone through a thick wall they'd still be able to sense. So probably levels not detectable by any man-made gauge.

So Max is probably right that the metal poles will still cause a disturbance. Especially with the salt water being a perfect conductor. So go with the advice and choose PVC

Now that I think about it, every tank I've seen sharks kept in were plastic or some other insulator material.

All right, i will do that.

Now, ABS or PVC?

 

[Zoodiver]

PVC is what I've used in the past with a lot of success. It works well.
As for not biting the edge, avoid fish that are grazers or known for eating off of rocks or breakign off coral ( like parrot fish ).

 

[dorkfish]

You could probably use egg crate to prevent the sharks (and other fish) from getting at the lining.

 

[krj-1168]

a PVC frame would be a good alternative to a metal frame.

The 45 mil pond liner is also good to add. A 60 mil may be an even better choice or even better is to double line it with 45 mil.

 

[davo]

yea double lining the pool sounds like a good idea. what species you going to get anyhow?

 

[Ali]

You could probably use egg crate to prevent the sharks (and other fish) from getting at the lining.

That is an interesting idea. Thanks

 

[Ali]

yea double lining the pool sounds like a good idea. what species you going to get anyhow?

I am not sure but whatever I get I will definately make sure I know what will happen to them in the years to come. Meaning if I get a shark which will eventually outgrow this 12' pond I will definately make plans for him to go to a facility which can hold him. That is the first thing but I myself will see if it is possible to take care of them in their adult stage.

Possible candiates so far are:

Bonnet (sphyrna tiburo)
Scalloped Hammerhead(Spyrna lewini)
Bull Shark(Carcharhinus leucas)
Black tip reef( Carcharhinus melanotropus)

I want to go with the bull and scalloped hammerhead but If I can not find definate homes for them then I will not pursue.

 

[Ali]

Metal poles are a bad choice. Just cutting some sch 80 PVC will do the same thign without the negative interaction you'll see with metal. Just coating them will not work.

The Triton is a good filter for that size pool.

Sharks chomping the liner will be an issue you'll have to keep an eye on. I had a pool like this as a temp set up holding for some pacu - they chewed it up in about three days. Depending on the shark, it should be a problem, just keep your eyes open.

Which size Triton should I get? They have 19" all the way to 36".

 

[krj-1168]

Well - when it comes to filtration for shark tanks/ponds - there's no such thing as too much.

Go with the 36" Triton.

Also consider a good Skimmer, and a possible Bio-tower or LR Sump.

As for the sharks on your list - all will need a larger system than what your currently planning.

Bonnets - max at 5', average about 4'. And generally cost about $700-1,200 as pups(about 12-14").

Blacktip Reefs - max at 6', average about 5'. Generally cost about 1,000-1,500 as pups(12-18").

Bulls - max at 11', average about 8-9'. Very tempermental & aggressive. Generally cost about $6,000-8,000 as pups(24-30"). Highly recommended for Public Aquariums only

Scalloped Hammerhead - Max at 12-13' average about 10-11'. Generally cost about $6,000-8,000 as pups(24-30"). Highly Recommended for Public Aquariums only.