Great Hammerhead Aquarium Care Guide
Sphyrna mokarran
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: aggressive
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria; requires extremely large public aquariums with specialized care.
- Compatibility: Not compatible with other species in typical aquarium settings due to size and predatory nature. Only in very large, specialized public aquariums with appropriate tank mates.
- Special requirements: Requires immense space, highly specialized filtration, large quantities of live or fresh whole prey, and expert husbandry. Not a species for private aquarists.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 22-28°C (72-82°F)
- pH level
- 8.0-8.4
- Hardness
- High (marine salinity)
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