Request for help - new shark tank build

discusdude7 · 12/27/2021, 07:03 PM

Hi all! New to the forum, but not the hobby.

We're building a new shark tank as a centerpiece display in our new home. The goal is to be able to house white tips, amongst other suitable species.

This tank has been a dream for a while, and we're lucky that we have an extremely flexible budget and space for thousands of gallons. Are there any shark experts that would be willing to talk through the proposed tank setup/design? Greatly appreciate it - don't want to spend too much money on the wrong design, and want to make sure the animals have an environment that they can thrive in.

Sugar Magnolia · 12/27/2021, 08:11 PM

Well we need your budget and your capacity for starters.

discusdude7 · 12/27/2021, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia

Well we need your budget and your capacity for starters.

Fortunate that the budget is generous/ flexible. As of now, we were thinking something 8 feet in diameter and 20 feet high.

Timfish · 12/28/2021, 07:47 AM

You'll probably need to change those dimensions. Generally length and width are more important than hieght. A smaller species that might be easier to get and house would be atlantic sharpnose sharks, Rhiziprionodon terraenovae. If you haven't found them the experts at https://www.sharksupply.com/inquiry.htm may be helpful. Their email is
sales@sharksupply.com

12/27/2021, 07:03 PM	#1
discusdude7 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Posts: 2	Request for help - new shark tank build Hi all! New to the forum, but not the hobby. We're building a new shark tank as a centerpiece display in our new home. The goal is to be able to house white tips, amongst other suitable species. This tank has been a dream for a while, and we're lucky that we have an extremely flexible budget and space for thousands of gallons. Are there any shark experts that would be willing to talk through the proposed tank setup/design? Greatly appreciate it - don't want to spend too much money on the wrong design, and want to make sure the animals have an environment that they can thrive in.

12/27/2021, 08:11 PM	#2
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Well we need your budget and your capacity for starters. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

12/28/2021, 07:47 AM	#4
Timfish Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,985	You'll probably need to change those dimensions. Generally length and width are more important than hieght. A smaller species that might be easier to get and house would be atlantic sharpnose sharks, Rhiziprionodon terraenovae. If you haven't found them the experts at https://www.sharksupply.com/inquiry.htm may be helpful. Their email is sales@sharksupply.com __________________ "Our crystal clear aquaria come nowhere close to the nutrient loads that swirl around natural reefs" Charles Delbeek