reeferdude
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This weekend i am setting up a 75 gallon tank. I dive with sharks and really like them. Price is also a big issue. Could you please help me pick some sharks that i should look at and also some tank mates that he wont eat.
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reeferdude
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for like a white tip reef shark maybe but i have heard of sharks in 50 gallon tanks.
saltwaterdave
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you may have heard of a shark in a 50 gallon...but HOPEFULLY it did'nt stay there very long...your tank is to small for a shark..plain and simple...sorry to tell you that... 
oceanclear
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put a shark picture beside that tank
it would be like putting a gold fish in a coffee cup
just kidding
it would be like putting a gold fish in a coffee cup
just kidding
jim27
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A 75g is too small. There are a few species that can live in a 125 all there life but they are kinda hard to find and they'd have to be the only fish in the tank. One of the most common sharks available, bamboo sharks, need at least 180 gallons. Either get a bigger tank or look for something else.
reeferdude
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ok well what is the MINIMUM size for lets say a bamboo shark? The only reason i want the smallest is becasue I am on a tight budget but i would be willing to go all the way up to a 125
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mr hanky
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do yourself a favor and save up for at least a 180 for an aggresive set up!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for the fishes sake and your headaches!!! if you must start a tank, whish i think everyone should, then start off small so you can save the money you have for the sharks!!!! im a shark lover too!!!
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aguaholic
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hey I know the feeling of wanting a shark! I started out with a 75g long tank and housed several smoothhound sharks for 3 years. With no signs of stunted growth!! Now I have a 300gallon tub with about 20 sharks n rays. But Im preparing to expand on that!!!! just remember you are going to have to get a larger system
splash1914
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75 way too small.... Leopard Sharks are best to have in the right size aquarium. I have had one for over 2 years now and counting.... Just added new borns...
splash1914
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Yes just make sure you get a good skimmer/ and double the size of your wet/dry.....
jim27
Member
No, don't put a bamboo in a 150. As I've said two other times in this topic THE BARE MINIMUM FOR AN ADULT IS 180g.
splash1914, I'm curious what do you plan to do with the leopard sharks when they outgrow your 200? As you probably know they grow to about 6ft and will require about 4500 gallons.
splash1914, I'm curious what do you plan to do with the leopard sharks when they outgrow your 200? As you probably know they grow to about 6ft and will require about 4500 gallons.
splash1914
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The sharks do not grow 6 feet over night.. I have one leopard for 2 years now that is still under 2 feet. When they out grow my tank I will donate them to the science center here in orlando that has a 10,000 gallon aquarium or trade him in for another.... Plus, remember its not how many gallons the tank is but the length and width of the tank... 150 gallon tank should be plenty if it is at least 6' long... Bamboo sharks are small and cyclinder, it will take a few years to outgrow the tank... When it does, trade the shark in.....
splash1914
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I have donated two very large eels to the science center here. Most non profit organiations would love donations. I have a friend that has connections with the one here. (This has been my own personal experience with a science center... not saying others would do that...)If someone does buy a shark, they should realize soon or later they will get too big for their aquarium. Plus they should know in advance how they can get the shark or any fish a good home when that happens.....
grouperhead
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Now I have a 300gallon tub with about 20 sharks n rays <hr></blockquote>
I seriously hope you are a troll and aren't serious. Bo
I seriously hope you are a troll and aren't serious. Bo
jim27
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Originally posted by splash1914:
<strong>The sharks do not grow 6 feet over night.. I have one leopard for 2 years now that is still under 2 feet. When they out grow my tank I will donate them to the science center here in orlando that has a 10,000 gallon aquarium or trade him in for another.... Plus, remember its not how many gallons the tank is but the length and width of the tank... 150 gallon tank should be plenty if it is at least 6' long... Bamboo sharks are small and cyclinder, it will take a few years to outgrow the tank... When it does, trade the shark in.....</strong><hr></blockquote>
I know sharks take years to reach adult size but you can't just go trade in a 6ft leopard shark or a 3ft bamboo. Most lfs's don't have the room for such large fish and a vast majority of public auariums don't want overgrown pets.
It is true the tank dimentions are more important than gallons but 150 gallons is not enough no matter what the length and width are. I know bamboos are small and cylinder, I have 2 of them myself, but if the 150g was 6ft long it would be to narrow for a 3ft bamboo. It could house one for a few years but not for life.
Now I have a 300gallon tub with about 20 sharks n rays <hr></blockquote>
And I thought I was pushing it kepping two bamboos in my 180. <img src="graemlins//eek.gif" border="0" alt="[eek]" />
<strong>The sharks do not grow 6 feet over night.. I have one leopard for 2 years now that is still under 2 feet. When they out grow my tank I will donate them to the science center here in orlando that has a 10,000 gallon aquarium or trade him in for another.... Plus, remember its not how many gallons the tank is but the length and width of the tank... 150 gallon tank should be plenty if it is at least 6' long... Bamboo sharks are small and cyclinder, it will take a few years to outgrow the tank... When it does, trade the shark in.....</strong><hr></blockquote>
I know sharks take years to reach adult size but you can't just go trade in a 6ft leopard shark or a 3ft bamboo. Most lfs's don't have the room for such large fish and a vast majority of public auariums don't want overgrown pets.
It is true the tank dimentions are more important than gallons but 150 gallons is not enough no matter what the length and width are. I know bamboos are small and cylinder, I have 2 of them myself, but if the 150g was 6ft long it would be to narrow for a 3ft bamboo. It could house one for a few years but not for life.
Now I have a 300gallon tub with about 20 sharks n rays <hr></blockquote>
And I thought I was pushing it kepping two bamboos in my 180. <img src="graemlins//eek.gif" border="0" alt="[eek]" />
splash1914
Member
Your being a little on the extreme side. I wouldnt bring in a 6' shark to trade in or donate... More than likely it would be around 2 and 1/2 foot. I have already donated to very large eels to the science center here, plus we have a local aquarium shop that has a 20' tank that would love to swap for a larger shark.. I am speaking from my own personal experiences... I guess I am lucky to have this availble to me...