Banded Houndshark Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Banded Houndshark in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 1000 gallons (3785 liters) for a single juvenile, significantly larger for adults or multiple individuals
• Compatibility: Generally peaceful with other large, non-aggressive fish that cannot be eaten. Not suitable for typical community aquariums due to size and specialized needs.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large, well-filtered, and mature aquarium with ample swimming space and a soft substrate. Excellent water quality is paramount. Not recommended for home aquarists due to size and specialized care.

Water parameters

Temperature

15-20°C (59-68°F)

pH level

8.0-8.4

Hardness

1.020-1.025 SG

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