Spadenose Shark Aquarium Care Guide
Scoliodon laticaudus
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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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