shark question

[jr2857]

can i put a bonnethead shark alone in a 770 gallon (120x48x36) its not set up yet cause i'm thinking of the fish i should get for it. i know they do better in schools but that tank isn't big enough for a school. i saw one alone in the shedd aquarium in a carribean reef tank

 

[cartman101]

depends, how big do they get?

 

[aw2]

Too small, IMO.
They'll max out at 3' - 4' feet and need an oval or round shaped pool/tank.

 

[jcrim]

Scott Michael's book recommends a minimum tank size of 2700 gallons. They get about 5 ft long.

 

[cartman101]

well then a 2700 gal is reccomended

 

[jr2857]

k i will get a bigger tank cause bonnets are awesome fish (but it will be in a while)

 

[unleashed]

just buy and old huge jiccuzzi lol and theer ya go

 

[sharkguy22]

You can buy a 8ft round tub or larger for a good price. Bonnets only get 3ft in tanks 2.

 

[aw2]

Originally Posted by sharkguy22
Bonnets only get 3ft in tanks 2.

That's not exactly a fact. I've seen more than quite a few, in captivity, that have grown larger than 3'.

 

[gasguzzler]

Copy that, Ive seen 4 and 5 footers over here.

 

[reefiness]

you can get an above ground pool and add some windows into the sides... just a suggestion.

 

[jr2857]

can i use a swimming pool that might be used to save thousands of cash but u can't see the sides of the fish

 

[gofish85]

the bonnethead needs a very big turn radius because of their shape. they are a very good shark for captivity that actually is active.