Spotted ratfish Aquarium Care Guide
Hydrolagus colliei
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria; requires specialized public aquarium facilities.
- Compatibility: Generally solitary; can be housed with other deep-water, non-aggressive species in very large, specialized exhibits.
- Special requirements: Requires very large, deep, cold-water aquaria with specialized filtration and lighting to mimic deep-sea conditions. Extremely sensitive to changes in water quality and temperature. Not recommended for private aquarists.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 8-12°C (46-54°F)
- pH level
- 7.8-8.4
- Hardness
- High (marine salinity)
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