Smooth-hound Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping 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; requires very large public aquarium facilities.
• Compatibility: Generally compatible with other large, non-aggressive marine species in very large exhibits, but best kept in species-specific tanks due to size and specialized needs.
• Special requirements: Requires extremely large, well-filtered, and oxygenated marine systems with ample swimming space and appropriate substrate. Not recommended for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature

12-22°C (54-72°F)

pH level

7.8-8.4

Hardness

High (marine salinity)

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