ryanhayes9
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I have always wondered could i like buy one of those above ground pool kits and use them for like an outdoor shark tank or something?
them use like a big acrylic cover?
them use like a big acrylic cover?
above ground pool? SHARKS?
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sharkboy13
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outdoor i dont know about but a lot of ppl set these up, mistergn and a few others have done this
cagrn
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Originally Posted by ryanhayes9
I have always wondered could i like buy one of those above ground pool kits and use them for like an outdoor shark tank or something?
them use like a big acrylic cover?
I was wondering the same thing the other day. It would certainly keep the pesky neighbor kids away. I bet your homeowner's insurance wouldn't want to keep you though.
I have always wondered could i like buy one of those above ground pool kits and use them for like an outdoor shark tank or something?
them use like a big acrylic cover?
I was wondering the same thing the other day. It would certainly keep the pesky neighbor kids away. I bet your homeowner's insurance wouldn't want to keep you though.
krj-1168
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Is possible sure.
But to have an above ground swimming pool converted to a shark pool - and outdoors - you had better live in a fairly warm climate - like Southern California, or southern Florida.
I've actually heard of people in cooler climates putting the above ground swimming pools in a garage, or similar type building that has heating and A/C
Also you will need a Fish Safe Liner to replace or put over the regular pool liner.
I also know of a guy near were i live that is a collector/dealer has a 6,000 gallon swimming pool for small swimming sharks like smoothhounds or bonnetheads. And also has a 27' diameter swimming pool for larger swimming sharks. Both are indoors.
But to have an above ground swimming pool converted to a shark pool - and outdoors - you had better live in a fairly warm climate - like Southern California, or southern Florida.
I've actually heard of people in cooler climates putting the above ground swimming pools in a garage, or similar type building that has heating and A/C
Also you will need a Fish Safe Liner to replace or put over the regular pool liner.
I also know of a guy near were i live that is a collector/dealer has a 6,000 gallon swimming pool for small swimming sharks like smoothhounds or bonnetheads. And also has a 27' diameter swimming pool for larger swimming sharks. Both are indoors.
madwabbit
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never even thought of that- neat idea though. My homeowners insurance frowned when I told them I had a schutz. trained german sheperd...I can only imagine calling and saying "I added a pool in the back yard with umm ..sharks".
Oh, to whoever made the james bond comment ...maybe its generation gap speaking here, but I thought of Austin Powers- Sharks with freakin laser beams on their freakin heads.
never even thought of that- neat idea though. My homeowners insurance frowned when I told them I had a schutz. trained german sheperd...I can only imagine calling and saying "I added a pool in the back yard with umm ..sharks".
Oh, to whoever made the james bond comment ...maybe its generation gap speaking here, but I thought of Austin Powers- Sharks with freakin laser beams on their freakin heads.
krj-1168
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never even thought of that- neat idea though. My homeowners insurance frowned when I told them I had a schutz. trained german sheperd...I can only imagine calling and saying "I added a pool in the back yard with umm ..sharks".
The trick to getting around the whole Homeowners insurance ... Don't tell them that you have sharks in the pool. If you tell them is a pool with fish - let 'em think it Koi, or even a marine fish pool - just don't say "Shark" they may get the wrong idea.
The trick to getting around the whole Homeowners insurance ... Don't tell them that you have sharks in the pool. If you tell them is a pool with fish - let 'em think it Koi, or even a marine fish pool - just don't say "Shark" they may get the wrong idea.
newtankman
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Originally Posted by krj-1168
Is possible sure.
I also know of a guy near were i live that is a collector/dealer has a 6,000 gallon swimming pool for small swimming sharks like smoothhounds or bonnetheads. And also has a 27' diameter swimming pool for larger swimming sharks. Both are indoors.
WOW!! any pics?
Is possible sure.
I also know of a guy near were i live that is a collector/dealer has a 6,000 gallon swimming pool for small swimming sharks like smoothhounds or bonnetheads. And also has a 27' diameter swimming pool for larger swimming sharks. Both are indoors.
WOW!! any pics?
andrew burton
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The answer is yes, only when you also have installed the correct filtration system - sand filters and protein skimmers. No sharp objects within the pool or any obstruding object. Logical - right? Water temperature - where you are could be a problem?
And you can swim with them - as long as you don't unduly panic the shark. They are not going to bite you unless you try and grab one (always a dumb idea).
And you can swim with them - as long as you don't unduly panic the shark. They are not going to bite you unless you try and grab one (always a dumb idea).
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shark bait
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Originally Posted by krj-1168
The trick to getting around the whole Homeowners insurance ... Don't tell them that you have sharks in the pool. If you tell them is a pool with fish - let 'em think it Koi, or even a marine fish pool - just don't say "Shark" they may get the wrong idea.
If do not tell the insurance company you are in violation of federal law for omitting Material information and if you have a claim your insurance company will file a law suit to exempt them from liability, do to your will full intent to omit material information.
Material information is defined by the federal law and the insurance code as ANY information that may change determination factors in the issuance and acceptance of an insurance contract.
EG. A woman in San Francisco had a Pit bull, and Mercury was her home insurance company. When she filled out the paper work she knowing did not tell the Insurance Company she had this dog. Mercury will not insure you if you have this dog. So she willfully misrepresented her self and was found guilty. When this dog killed her 6-year-old neighbor she was left with out insurance, and is now in jail.
Do not lie to the insurance company is my point; you will have wasted your money when they deny your claim. That can even go for a fire, or wind claim if you lie and they find out they can back out of the contract. If you have any Legal or Insurance question I can give you marginal advice.
The trick to getting around the whole Homeowners insurance ... Don't tell them that you have sharks in the pool. If you tell them is a pool with fish - let 'em think it Koi, or even a marine fish pool - just don't say "Shark" they may get the wrong idea.
If do not tell the insurance company you are in violation of federal law for omitting Material information and if you have a claim your insurance company will file a law suit to exempt them from liability, do to your will full intent to omit material information.
Material information is defined by the federal law and the insurance code as ANY information that may change determination factors in the issuance and acceptance of an insurance contract.
EG. A woman in San Francisco had a Pit bull, and Mercury was her home insurance company. When she filled out the paper work she knowing did not tell the Insurance Company she had this dog. Mercury will not insure you if you have this dog. So she willfully misrepresented her self and was found guilty. When this dog killed her 6-year-old neighbor she was left with out insurance, and is now in jail.
Do not lie to the insurance company is my point; you will have wasted your money when they deny your claim. That can even go for a fire, or wind claim if you lie and they find out they can back out of the contract. If you have any Legal or Insurance question I can give you marginal advice.
neptunes ghost
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Wow...the Sunday sermon came early this week.
scsinet
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I dunno... seems like good advice to me.
To the topic though... I'd love to have someone post a tank diary on setting something like this up. I've been tossing around the idea of an inground pond, a koi type pond, but with large saltwater stuff like rays, etc. I always come back to the cost of heating it in the winter though... that'll kill ya.
The only other problem I've forseen is rainwater contamination. When it rains over the ocean, the depth of the ocean makes for good dilution of toxic contamination from the rain, but I've always wondered if a closed system would be okay with that... I suppose enough activated carbon.... :thinking:
To the topic though... I'd love to have someone post a tank diary on setting something like this up. I've been tossing around the idea of an inground pond, a koi type pond, but with large saltwater stuff like rays, etc. I always come back to the cost of heating it in the winter though... that'll kill ya.
The only other problem I've forseen is rainwater contamination. When it rains over the ocean, the depth of the ocean makes for good dilution of toxic contamination from the rain, but I've always wondered if a closed system would be okay with that... I suppose enough activated carbon.... :thinking:
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shark bait
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Originally Posted by Neptunes ghost
Wow...the Sunday sermon came early this week.
You know what!! People today lie so much and have lost what it means to be amoral person. If you think your sly remark was funny it's not. When you have a home 5 cars a vacation home and 2 kids you need to be honest and do the right thing because if i had an insurance claim an i lied and they would not rebuild my house i would be in major debt. So the sermon you say i gave was not for you. I took an oath and I will live up to it!!
Wow...the Sunday sermon came early this week.
You know what!! People today lie so much and have lost what it means to be amoral person. If you think your sly remark was funny it's not. When you have a home 5 cars a vacation home and 2 kids you need to be honest and do the right thing because if i had an insurance claim an i lied and they would not rebuild my house i would be in major debt. So the sermon you say i gave was not for you. I took an oath and I will live up to it!!
hatessushi
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I wouldn't worry about temp since Ryanhayes is in Florida. I also wouldn't worry about rain getting in if you have a cover or at least not let the rainwater overfill it. If you are talking about a fairly large pool then natural lighting would be cheap (or no cost). Make sure to have enough water movement and last but not least enough salt for water changes. That is where the biggest expense will be unless you are pumping in seawater. If you do it please post some pictures ***) ***)
