Tank for Atlantic Sharpnose or Blacktip Reef Sharks

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Hey guys I'm a new member here because I've recently decided that I would like to own a saltwater shark. I know its a HUGE responsibility and I've been doing my research but have found a lot of mixed answers. And just to clarify I AM NOT looking to own one in the near future, I plan on gathering knowledge on the subject first, obtaining a tank that could house one or more for life, and then hopefully going about getting a shark :D. Now I understand that tanks ARE NOT cheap but I wanted to know first of all if you could keep Atlantic Sharpnoses and Blacktip Reef Sharks together. I understand that they are both ORV sharks so regardless of the smaller size of the Sharpnose they would still need the same size tank as a Blacktip Reef. Correct me if I am wrong, I'm just hoping to learn here. My second question is what kind of size tank would I be looking at to house something like a Blacktip Reef shark and approximately how much do you guys think it would cost me to build something like this or have it built? Thanks in advance, I really appreciate anyone willing to help me out and educate me on the matter :D.
 
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Welcome.There is a shark subforum here for you to post in.There you will get the best answers and advice for your future endeavors.
 
You will need something that would cost well over $10,000 and that's just the tank! The filtration will be a nice chunk of change too, plus your electric bill will shoot up. Your best bet would to make a large saltwater lagoon for it. I myself looked into getting one but it is not way realistic for me to have. The shark itself is like $1000. Even experienced salt water keepers have a hard time keeping true sharks. I'm no trying to discourage you, i'm just giving you and idea of what you will be getting yourself into.
 
Don't worry Redbelly, its always better to educate someone and let them know the difficulties instead of flat out saying don't do it and letting them mess up themselves:). The help is much appreciated guys. I actually posted one on the shark subforum already so if a mod doesn't mind locking or closing this thread I 'd appreciate it :).
 
Yeah youre talking tens of thousands of gallons minimum to house a blacktip properly. Ive witnessed these fish feeding on a dive and they can cover 50 ft in a blink. They keep some at baltimore aquarium in their largest tank i believe which is somewhere in the neighborhood of 200k gallons.
 
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