Nurse Shark Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Nurse Shark in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 10000 gallons (for juveniles, adults require public aquaria)
• Compatibility: Only with very large, robust fish that cannot be swallowed. Not suitable for typical home aquariums.
• Special requirements: Requires an extremely large, specialized aquarium with excellent filtration, strong water movement, and ample hiding spaces. Not recommended for private aquarists due to their size and specific needs.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-82°F (22-28°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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