2500 gallon tank-questions/assistanc needed

So here's the issue, I'm a little new at keeping saltwater fish in such large tanks. My goal is to have a 2500 gallon tank to house a blacktip reef shark (No small feat I know) but I am determined and committed and really want this. I know this is no small feat but thats why I'm posting this thread, I figure I'll do my research as well as ask the experts. Any information you can provide on cost, expenses, setup requirements/needs, and tricks of the trade would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

wow.......Ummmmmm cost is going to be a biggie. I have about 3,000 in my 120 gallon tank. I can't imagine anything bigger.

 

Black Tips Sharks? Common around the TX gulfcoast.

I'd often catch 'em when I was fishing.
If they're around 3ft- GOOD eating!

Where do you intend to put your 2500g tank?

Could be cool

 

wow....that is a giant question and tank! You will have to have a TON of money for one thing and have a place to keep it that is huge and can hold a he** of a lot of weight. I would do some reading on-line regarding setting up larger tanks in that range....that's a size in a league all its own.....

 

Probably going to cost 10's of thousands if you do it right. You will need some sort of ventilation to get rid of excess moisture and a simple de-humidifier wont do the trick.

 

Your gunna need alot of money....alot.
and black tips belong in the ocean....imo of course.

 

I plan to do it right and I was figuring that I'll prolly have to put it on ground/foundation level. None the less, I will have an engineer come out and tell me which areas in my house can support the weight. As far as cost, that's what I'm trying to figure out. I'm estimating it to prolly cost as much as say a person putting in a pool in their backyard would have to shell out. Unfortunately that price estimate at this point is just speculation. As far as them being in the ocean. I admire your opinion and passion and in many aspects do agree, but I feel that with the proper level of care a blacktip reef shark can be kept in the home for someone. Needless to say, my questions still need answering so if you guys know anything please continue to post.

 

I looked it up and it says that the pups would need a minimum of 2,500 gallons :-/

 

I would guess 15-20K minimum. If you design/build things like I do, 30K+. Read, read, and read some more. Talk with actual experts in this field, not just forum people. Good luck.

 

Just like every other fish we put in our tanks but none of us are rushing out to release ours. As far as the original question goes, I would just start pricing equipment large enough to sustain this tank. You will have to have your skimmer built. I would also make sure my sump is as large as I have room for.