Blue Shark Aquarium Care Guide
Prionace glauca
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for aquarium keeping due to its large size, pelagic nature, and extensive migratory patterns.
- Compatibility: Not compatible with other species in captivity due to its predatory nature and size. Not suitable for captivity.
- Special requirements: Requires vast open ocean environments; impossible to replicate in an aquarium setting.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 12-20°C (54-68°F)
- pH level
- 8.0-8.4
- Hardness
- Not applicable (marine species)
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