Aquarium size?

speedjester · Apr 26, 2023

I’m looking to have a tank built for my Sharks. Two Bamboos and a coral. In anticipation that the will soon outgrow my display. I’m thinking 10ftx 3.5ft x 18”. My question is will 18” height be OK. This tank will be going outside by my pool.( Covered of course)

I’m also thinking of a shark pond using a round 475gallon through. (8ft round)

Thoughts opinions

blaxsun · Apr 26, 2023

I'm no way a shark expert, but I remember reading something about rounded corners being ideal for them (you'd have to do a search on R2R).

Aspect · Apr 26, 2023

Brown banded Bamboos can get 4' although unlikely to reach that size in captivity they can definitely get over 3'. It would really need at least a 5' wide tank. Out of those options the rounded pool is a much better choice.

speedjester · May 1, 2023

Aspect said:
Brown banded Bamboos can get 4' although unlikely to reach that size in captivity they can definitely get over 3'. It would really need at least a 5' wide tank. Out of those options the rounded pool is a much better choice.

I was leaning towards the trough tank. But aesthetically I’m getting resistance from my better half. Aspect. Do you think a 96x48x18 would work. I can put that inside. But I can’t find a builder who can round the edges. Option# 3. Is to build a elevated pond ( with pond liner) I can have a frame built. 12ftx3 ft by 20” and put a retractable canopy over it for lighting and the inevitable hurricanes. Filtering , cooling and heating will be another mountain to climb.

Aspect · May 1, 2023

speedjester said:
I was leaning towards the trough tank. But aesthetically I’m getting resistance from my better half. Aspect. Do you think a 96x48x18 would work. I can put that inside. But I can’t find a builder who can round the edges. Option# 3. Is to build a elevated pond ( with pond liner) I can have a frame built. 12ftx3 ft by 20” and put a retractable canopy over it for lighting and the inevitable hurricanes. Filtering , cooling and heating will be another mountain to climb.

The 8' x 4' tank would be kinda small for a brown bamboo but it would work. 4' wide should be the absolute absolute minimum for a brown.