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Nursehound Aquarium Care Guide

Scyliorhinus stellaris

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Keeping Nursehound in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: advanced
  • Temperament: semi-aggressive
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 1000_gallons
  • Compatibility: Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to its size and specific environmental needs. Can be kept in very large public aquariums with other large, robust species.
  • Special requirements: Requires a very large, well-filtered, and mature coldwater marine aquarium with ample swimming space and hiding spots. Excellent water quality and stable parameters are crucial. Not recommended for private aquarists.

Water parameters

Temperature
10-18°C (50-64°F)
pH level
8.0-8.4
Hardness
1.020-1.025_sg

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