Need help with setup for a shark?

[elkhntr]

Any suggestions out there from you shark experts on how to get started. I want a bamboo shark and need a good set up. any suggestions for a 125 gal tank or bigger. Need to know filtration type and what to put in the tank. I hear having live rock is a good idea, can anyone out there confirm that. I would like to hear your suggestions. thanks!

 

[turbo21]

a 125 is good but a 180 would be better. As far as filtration you would need to turn over your water at least 8 times an hour. They do not do good in low salintity. You need a very good skimmer they are messy eaters. I have never heard as live rock as being a problem just dont put to much. They like to stay on the bottom so they need alot of room on the bottom.

 

[splash1914]

I wouldnt go any smaller than a 180... All Depeneds on LxWxH... Buy a wet/dry, skimmer, live sand, live rock is good but dont stack high (sharks will constintanly knock them over) Good Luck...

 

[elkhntr]

Thanks for the help. Any sugestions on the Wet/Dry, what to get?

 

[splash1914]

To be honest they are basically all the same.. I usually build mine....

 

[elkhntr]

Yeah I don't think I am ready to do that yet.