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Spotted Wobbegong Aquarium Care Guide

Orectolobus maculatus

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Keeping Spotted Wobbegong in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 2000 gallons (7570 liters) for a single adult
  • Compatibility: Not suitable for typical community aquariums. Can be housed with other large, robust, non-aggressive sharks or rays, provided ample space and appropriate tank mates that cannot be consumed.
  • Special requirements: Requires a very large, well-established aquarium with extensive rockwork and caves for hiding. Excellent filtration and strong water movement are essential. Live or fresh dead fish and crustaceans are preferred. Due to their size and specialized needs, they are rarely kept in home aquaria and are primarily found in public aquariums.

Water parameters

Temperature
18-24°C (64-75°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
1.020-1.025 SG

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