Basking Shark Aquarium Care Guide
Cetorhinus maximus
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: filter_feeder
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for aquariums due to immense size and specialized feeding requirements.
- Compatibility: Not applicable for aquarium keeping.
- Special requirements: Not suitable for aquariums. Requires vast oceanic environments and specific planktonic food sources.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- Typically 8-14°C (46-57°F), but can tolerate a wider range during migrations.
- pH level
- 7.8-8.4
- Hardness
- Not applicable for aquarium keeping.
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