Black tipped reef shark
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troels
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Depending on the dimensions of the tank, but 10.000 gallons would prob. be a minimum
reeferdude
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I would say for a full grown black tip, you will need something the size of a medium swimming pool.
wolfgaur
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I think you guys misunderstood my question 
If not pardon my ignorance. I am aware you can keep a shark from growing its full size, like feeding it less often, and having it grow to fit a certain size tank. Is it possible to keep a black tipped reef shark in a tank, of lets say 2,000 gallons from youth to adult? Like I said before, if this would cause too much stress on the shark then I wouldn’t consider it. Again, sorry if this is a silly question, but id rather look like a fool here then to make a bad decision about building this tank. I guess you can say thats why I post here
Thank you again.
If not pardon my ignorance. I am aware you can keep a shark from growing its full size, like feeding it less often, and having it grow to fit a certain size tank. Is it possible to keep a black tipped reef shark in a tank, of lets say 2,000 gallons from youth to adult? Like I said before, if this would cause too much stress on the shark then I wouldn’t consider it. Again, sorry if this is a silly question, but id rather look like a fool here then to make a bad decision about building this tank. I guess you can say thats why I post here
Thank you again.
grouperhead
Active Member
I am aware you can keep a shark from growing its full size, like feeding it less often, and having it grow to fit a certain size tank
That is just a myth....
If you are speaking of Carcharhinus limbatus you would need a huge tank. I believe the IGFA recognizes the world record of 220 lbs. They are also very active sharks that need huge amounts of swimming space. IMO, keeping one in all but the largest professional aquarium tank (maybe even in one of these) is inhumane. If you want to build a tank for large sharks, look into leopards or smoothounds. Bo
That is just a myth....
If you are speaking of Carcharhinus limbatus you would need a huge tank. I believe the IGFA recognizes the world record of 220 lbs. They are also very active sharks that need huge amounts of swimming space. IMO, keeping one in all but the largest professional aquarium tank (maybe even in one of these) is inhumane. If you want to build a tank for large sharks, look into leopards or smoothounds. Bo
jim27
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Grouperhead:
I doubt the shark he is refering to is Carcharhinus limbatus. That shark is the blacktip shark which gets about 9ft. Carcharhinus melanopterus is the blacktip reef shark and is probably what Wolfgaur is talking about. This species gets a maximum of something like 6ft but usually gets about 4-5ft in captivity i believe.
an apropriatly dimensioned 4000-5000 gallon should be enough for an adult.
I doubt the shark he is refering to is Carcharhinus limbatus. That shark is the blacktip shark which gets about 9ft. Carcharhinus melanopterus is the blacktip reef shark and is probably what Wolfgaur is talking about. This species gets a maximum of something like 6ft but usually gets about 4-5ft in captivity i believe.
an apropriatly dimensioned 4000-5000 gallon should be enough for an adult.
musipilot
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A LFS near me has three juveniles in an 800 gallon tank for sale. ($500, yikes!)
They are beautiful, and I have to admit they're tempting because they look so much like the quintessential "shark" we're all used to seeing.
It says that they will need at LEAST a 12' long tank to be happy, but I'd say thats a conservative estimate.
They are beautiful, and I have to admit they're tempting because they look so much like the quintessential "shark" we're all used to seeing.
It says that they will need at LEAST a 12' long tank to be happy, but I'd say thats a conservative estimate.
splash1914
Member
they are sweet...... one day....one day...
musipilot
Member
Sure Novice150, heres the info you asked for.
BTJ's Jungle Pets & Aquarium
Main Phone: (516) 333-7387
Contact Phone: (631) 587-8191
URL: http://www.btjjungle.com
Its in Islip, NY, about 35 miles east of NY City.
BTJ's Jungle Pets & Aquarium
Main Phone: (516) 333-7387
Contact Phone: (631) 587-8191
URL: http://www.btjjungle.com
Its in Islip, NY, about 35 miles east of NY City.
