Zebra Shark Aquarium Care Guide
Stegostoma tigrinum
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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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