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Zebra Shark Aquarium Care Guide

Stegostoma tigrinum

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Keeping Zebra Shark in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

  • Care level: expert
  • Temperament: peaceful
  • Diet: carnivore
  • Minimum tank size: 3000 gallons (11,356 liters) for juveniles, significantly larger for adults
  • Compatibility: Generally compatible with other large, peaceful marine species. Not suitable for typical home aquariums due to size.
  • Special requirements: Requires an extremely large, well-filtered, and mature aquarium with ample open swimming space and soft substrate. Excellent water quality and stable parameters are crucial. Specialized feeding protocols and veterinary care are often necessary.

Water parameters

Temperature
72-78°F (22-26°C)
pH level
8.1-8.4
Hardness
8-12 dKH

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