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TANK0789
07/23/2008, 07:04 AM
Are there any sharks that can fit into a 150g comfortably?

yukonblizzard
07/23/2008, 07:26 AM
It realy depends on the dimensions of the tank. The more surface area the better. You could possibly do a coral cat but it might be a little too small. I am sure some will disagree but thats just my oppinion.

TANK0789
07/23/2008, 07:44 AM
Ok. Well what are signs of shark not being happy?

TANK0789
07/23/2008, 09:11 AM
Also what are some of the smaller sharks?

huntinweim
07/23/2008, 11:44 AM
What are the dimensions of the tank? A lot depends on that.

yukonblizzard
07/23/2008, 12:51 PM
I would imagine the signs of an unhappy shark would be if it looked cramped in the tank, try arrangeing the rock if any to cover minimal surface area. Like I said previously the coral cat is the smallest available shark.

TANK0789
07/24/2008, 06:39 AM
Tank is 72 by 18 for base I think 24 high

huntinweim
07/24/2008, 09:18 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13012052#post13012052 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TANK0789
Tank is 72 by 18 for base I think 24 high

Honestly I think its to narrow for a shark...I think even a small coral cat gets over 20 inches. Usually you want a tank where at minumum as wide as the shark or fish in that case...

What do you think guys?

Jim_S
07/24/2008, 09:54 AM
I know I'm probably in the minority here, but I would not put ANY shark in a tank smaller than 500-600 gallons.

Sharks grow very big (in case you didn't know) and a 6' tank with 18" of depth isn't going to cut it.

JMO, good luck.

Coheed
07/24/2008, 12:56 PM
Sorry to discourage you dude, but a 72x18 isn't going to work. If it was a 72x24 you could do it if you wanted to cramp the fish.

When you are about to buy one, really think about it man. You are taking this beautiful animal out of the ocean and cramming it in a tank. Even a large tank like 300 gallons is never going to match up to the wild. I agree with the above, big fish need big tanks. I know I wouldn't be able to sleep at night if I did that.

prime311
07/24/2008, 01:20 PM
DOn't be like this guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaNDV5r3cGo

reefergeorge
07/24/2008, 02:48 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13014348#post13014348 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by prime311
DOn't be like this guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaNDV5r3cGo

And he claims it is a 240. Who knows:confused:

FishyMel
07/24/2008, 11:33 PM
That remora isn't looking too hot... It amazes me his powder blue looks so good in that mess.

McNichol
07/25/2008, 10:35 AM
That tank looks way to small for any tangs let alone a shark.

ahullsb
07/28/2008, 03:58 PM
I wouldn't do it if I were you. There might be a species of shark that I am not aware of, but I have never read of anyone keeping a shark long term in a tank that size. It seems like it would make for a sad existence for the animal.