Gummy Shark Aquarium Care Guide
Mustelus antarcticus
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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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