Shark pond?

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Tomhankstheshark;1286968; said:
Tihs is all very interesting and helpful.But it does sound costly.IF i was to build one/buy one,i would probably only keep bamboo,cat,or port jacksons.Remeber,this is a what if or what to do question.I'm not planning on getting one soon,though.
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A Bamboo would be a good start, and if you were planning on building it, you would want to make sure you did your homework well in advance - trust me, its not easy to get it all right on the first shot unless a lot of planning goes into it, and you know exactly what you are doing!!! But in the long run, if you have the time and the know-how, it can save you a grip of money - as long as you do it right the first time around, lol.

- Note: Don't trust a construction company to do it for you either, the majority of them have little to no experience in this line, other than a pool or two under their belt, and building a pool vs. building a pond/lagoon - night and day. If you want to hire professionals, look for companies who SPECIALIZE in ponds and lagoons, they are out there, but some of them are retarded too. Best to just know your stuff IMO, not to mention they will cost you an arm and a leg.
 
Also,should it be indoors or outdoors?
 
I would suggest, your best off - with the pond indoors. It'll be easier to control the water temps, & salinity that way.

Basically use a empty basement or storage room - just make sure it's in an enclosed area, with a controlled air temp.

A Bamboo would be a good start, and if you were planning on building it, you would want to make sure you did your homework well in advance - trust me, its not easy to get it all right on the first shot unless a lot of planning goes into it, and you know exactly what you are doing!!! But in the long run, if you have the time and the know-how, it can save you a grip of money - as long as you do it right the first time around, lol.
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Soooooo True. ;) Lack of knowledge - and inexperience are very dangerous
combination when dealing with sharks. One which is very likely to cost the shark with it's life. And can be quite dishearting to the aquarist - sometimes leading to the false impression that keeping sharks is impossible. On the other - an aquarist who has done - lots of accurate & detailed research, even though they are still inexperienced - is alot better prepared for the challenge of keeping a "pet" shark. And likely a much better experience for the aquarist - as the watch the shark grow - in to hopeful a very health adult.
 
Im not getting one,but IF i did,i have an empty basement.A shark/marine pond could easily fit 10,000 gallons.
 
wow 10,000 theyll be comfortable in there for sure i dont even think that pic i posted is 10,000
 
Well,Thats the whole basement.i could fit 10,00 gallons if i built it up against a wall
 
VLDesign;1288429; said:
I've seen him keep Bonnet heads in that tank/pond... Very nice indeed.. I don't think I would like the evaporation rate on a pond though that that keep me from building one.
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Not trying to sound like a smart A but wont a lid stop most evaporation
 
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