shark info

[darklcd]

hey all

this is more for my wifes piece of mind then anything. I just started my 55 gal up again but she decided that if we are going to do a tank we are going to do at tank and so its either a 220 or a 280 depending on what wall its going on.

I am interested in housing a shark in my tank but I don't know a lot about them. I know the basics from what I have read but I find that anyone with personal experience seems to give better info.

I know that with a 220 my options are rather limited unless I want to get a new one and get rid of it once every year or so (and for the right shark I don't mind doing that).

I know that I will need good circulation, a massive skimmer and amazing water levels but any info that you all have would be great in helping me and my wife get this off the ground.

thanks

 

[akunochi]

The only guy here that sucessfully housed a shark (black tip) had a 750 or 1000 gallon tank. The shark is now at Aquarium Paradise and even that tank is starting to look a little small IMO. A 220 or 280 seems just massivley undersized. Maybe a young japanese shark though....

 

[Chichas01]

+1 on skipping the shark, unless you invest in a system of 1000 gallons or more.

 

[darklcd]

as I do more reading and talk to more people I am thinking the same thing. I just thought that I would ask about it

thanks for the help