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Spadenose Shark Aquarium Care Guide

Scoliodon laticaudus

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Keeping Spadenose Shark in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to size and specialized needs.
  • Compatibility: Not compatible with most other species due to predatory nature and size requirements. Requires a species-specific, very large public aquarium exhibit.
  • Special requirements: Requires extremely large, specialized public aquarium facilities with robust filtration, specific water parameters, and a diet of whole fish and crustaceans. Not recommended for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature
24-28°C (75-82°F)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
Not applicable (marine species)

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