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Gummy Shark Aquarium Care Guide

Mustelus antarcticus

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Keeping Gummy Shark in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to size and specialized needs. Requires extremely large, public aquarium-scale exhibits.
  • Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other large, non-aggressive marine species, but requires careful consideration of tank mates due to its predatory nature on smaller invertebrates and fish.
  • Special requirements: Requires very large, well-filtered, and oxygenated marine systems with ample swimming space. Diet must consist of a variety of fresh or frozen seafood. Not recommended for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature
12-20°C (54-68°F)
pH level
7.8-8.4
Hardness
High (marine salinity)

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