Spotted smooth-hound Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Spotted smooth-hound 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. Public aquariums require tanks of several thousand gallons.
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other large, non-aggressive marine species, but requires careful consideration of tank mates to prevent predation on smaller fish or competition with other sharks.
• Special requirements: Requires very large, specialized cold-water marine aquariums with excellent filtration, strong water movement, and a deep sand bed for foraging. Not recommended for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature

10-18°C (50-64°F)

pH level

8.0-8.4

Hardness

High (marine salinity)

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