Shortnose electric ray Aquarium Care Guide
Torpedo fuscomaculata
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: expert
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: carnivore
- Minimum tank size: Not suitable for home aquaria due to specialized needs and electric discharge.
- Compatibility: Not compatible with other fish due to electric discharge and specialized care requirements.
- Special requirements: Requires a very large, specialized tank with a soft substrate, excellent filtration, and a constant supply of live or fresh dead prey. Handling requires extreme caution due to electric shock potential.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 20-26°C (68-79°F)
- pH level
- 8.1-8.4
- Hardness
- Not applicable (marine species)
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