I have just obtained a plastic rubbermaid horse trough that I am going to put some kind of marine critters in. The tank is 26" deep and is 5 feet across. I think it's about 200 gallons, maybe 250. Is this going to be large enough to house any kind of shark or ray for its entire life? I've read the infamous book by Scott Michael about sharks and rays but thought I'd get a practical opinion before I get my hopes too high!
Shark/Ray Question
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How wide is it?? If its 3' or over and will have lots of swimming room then you could probably get a small species of coral catshark or bamboo or a type of small ray. 5' is a little on the short side though.
gouramiguy - I would need to see the exact dimensions how ever if its 200-250 gallons there is only one type of shark your could keep, and no species of ray. The species of shark is a Coral Cat Shark (Atelomycterus marmoratus). But again I would need to know the exact dimensions and more specifically the width to ensure it is large enough for even this species. If you would like visit the link in my thread for a forum soley for sharks and rays.
Actually, I think that it is 300 gallons! This is what it looks like - pretty sure it's the exact same product:
http://www.rubbermaidproducts.com/M...7+GRA&Category_Code=Farm+Tough%99+Stock+Tanks
http://www.rubbermaidproducts.com/M...7+GRA&Category_Code=Farm+Tough%99+Stock+Tanks
Actually if thats the exact one, than yes a Coral Cat can live in that for life. Just make sure you dont have to much live rock, great filteration, and very very fine sand.
Nice pond.
Actually you can keep a pair of Coral Cats, or a single Gray Bamboo in a pond that size.
Actually you can keep a pair of Coral Cats, or a single Gray Bamboo in a pond that size.
i have a breeding trio of coral cats in a pond like that... however its much taller, and can hold up to 500G. i wouldnt be affraid to do bullseye rays, yellow rays, or electric rays in a pond that size. just make sure your filtration is top quality.
Also you could possible use this pond for a pupping tank of the following types of sharks.
- Brown Banded Bamboo (Chiloscyllium punctatum)
- White Spotted Bamboo (Chiloscyllium plagiosum)
- Epaulette (Hemiscyllium ocellatum)
- California Horn (Heterodontus francisci)
- Port Jackson's (Heterodontus portusjacksoni)
Just keep in mind all of these species will eventually out grown this pond, and require a larger pond to keep for their entire lives.
- Brown Banded Bamboo (Chiloscyllium punctatum)
- White Spotted Bamboo (Chiloscyllium plagiosum)
- Epaulette (Hemiscyllium ocellatum)
- California Horn (Heterodontus francisci)
- Port Jackson's (Heterodontus portusjacksoni)
Just keep in mind all of these species will eventually out grown this pond, and require a larger pond to keep for their entire lives.