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Longnose Sawshark Aquarium Care Guide

Pristiophorus cirratus

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Keeping Longnose Sawshark 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, specialized needs, and deep-water habitat.
  • Compatibility: Not compatible with typical aquarium setups. Requires highly specialized, large public aquarium facilities.
  • Special requirements: Requires very large, deep-water, cold-water marine systems with specialized filtration and feeding protocols. Not a species for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature
10-18°C (50-64°F)
pH level
7.8-8.4
Hardness
High (marine salinity)

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