New 300 gallon tank

[Waylanderxx]

Following for baby shark pics in the future!

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[Scottyhorse]

That shark egg is awesome!

 

[lovemyfish79]

Following and I'm also in the Denver area if you want me to come look and sit and stare in awwwwwww at your tank haha

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[Fishman007]

Any update airgoose?

 

[Airgoose2222]

Shark is still hanging our in the egg. I finished the stand today. Needs paint or stain maybe, but all is cut and in place. What do you think?

 

[Fishman007]

Shark is still hanging our in the egg. I finished the stand today. Needs paint or stain maybe, but all is cut and in place. What do you think?

Looks great!!!

 

[Airgoose2222]

Thanks! Got done just in time. Storm started rolling in and only going to have a high of 23 degrees tomorrow. It was in the upper 50's today.

 

[Airgoose2222]

Just got the phosguard I ordered. Trying to get ahead of diatoms before they start running amuck.

 

[Sniperhank]

I really like phosguard...but why are you worried about diatoms? They just burn out on their own.

 

[Airgoose2222]

Not sure about the sand I got and really don't like diatoms in my tank. It's a big tank, so the less work I have to put in scrubbing, etc. the better. The sand is Quickrete brand and I know there are a small amount of silicates in it. This should absorb them and keep a major outbreak from occurring.

 

[mr_X]

I was under the impression that it was the free swimming sharks that needed a round tank, not the cat sharks. IMO, it belongs in the 300.

 

[Airgoose2222]

Thank you Mr X. I'm looking forward to it hatching. In viewing some YouTube videos of catsharks, it should do fine with a rectangular tank. They seem to stop a lot unlike the free swimming ones that are constantly moving which would be a reason why they need the circular tank. No science behind my thoughts, just based on observation.

 

[Airgoose2222]

A couple fish pics.

 

[Fishman007]

A couple fish pics.

Nice! Cant wait for that shark!!!!!! Wonder how it will fare with the others... Maybe have a few for a snack?

 

[Airgoose2222]

I'm hoping it will go well. The fish in the tank should do alright with it. They're bigger than they look in the pictures. One day closer!

 

[Fishman007]

I'm hoping it will go well. The fish in the tank should do alright with it. They're bigger than they look in the pictures. One day closer!

I know, i was just kidding lol. Pictures never do justice!

 

[TheTodd]

How big is the Grouper? Any worries that it will try to eat the shark?

 

[Airgoose2222]

The grouper is about 7-8 inches and very dominant. I have the shark hatching in the 150 gallon tank for that reason and because if the eel. I'm not quite as concerned with the eel as I am the grouper though. I'll see how big the shark is when born and how active he's going to be too. I don't think the grouper can eat it, but could definitely stress it out though. Which is just as bad. Definitely requires a close eye with their interaction.

 

[Gregcoyote]

The grouper is liable to eat anything that can fit into his enormous mouth. And he is probably not near done growing. This is going to be challenging to you!

 

[Airgoose2222]

Yes it will. But it's a challenge that I'm looking forward to. The shark will be in his own tank for a little while to observe, and see how it goes from there. The grouper probably has another 4-6 inches of growth left in him. Hopefully the shark grows quickly.