What species of shark can be kept in a home aquarium?

[DaxD]

I am very much interested in raising a salt water shark. I am just not sure where to start. I have many years of raising tropical fresh water fish, but I would like to get into salt water. My main interest in salt water fish is sharks. I have always liked sharks, but I never tried to raise one. Please help me out everybody. I need experienced people that have raised sharks for some information. Thanks.

 

[littlevic34]

big big tank to start

 

[phillydog1958]

i recently saw some basketball player with a gorgeous tank in his home. it was built into a wall and i think it was a BAMBOO shark. i'm not sure . . .

 

[Jabba954]

All depends on the size of your tank, but assume a start of around 400 gallons for the smallest of species. Up to about 1000 gallons, your options are limited for the life of the shark. Any of the swimming species will require minimum 10,000 gallons for a single adult. Think swimming pool sized tank, and larger.

 

[Zoodiver]

Bamboo sharks or catsharks are you best bet. But as posted, think of about 400 gallons as a starting point.

 

[Yanbbrox]

Bamboo sharks or catsharks are you best bet. But as posted, think of about 400 gallons as a starting point.

Just as I was thinking 'ask matt'..............

 

[fishy12]

get a nurse shark

 

[DUTCHTHUGLIFE]

u can easy start of with a 6x2x2 tank 180g for bamboos and catsharks

orderd mine 20cm or less so they can stay in there for a while ( still waiting grrrr )
in mean while i am gonna make a bigger tank 10x5x3 or 8x4x2 will see

 

[SiestaSkyy]

get a nurse shark

LOL, Naw get a Tiger, or wait, better yet a whale shark. Ya, a whale shark would be a great wet pet.

 

[Zoodiver]

At least whale sharks grow slower than nurse sharks do! LOL