Leopard Shark
This species is known as Leopard Shark and the correct latin name is Triakis semifasciata. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the Houndshark family. (e) Origin of this species is Eastern Pacific. (e)
Leopard Shark can grow up to 200 cm what is approximately 78 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 24000cm2 of water surface which is approximately 3720 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are very large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Leopard Shark fish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.
Due to it’s size and demands, it is not kept in aquariums (even public). They eat worms, crabs, shrimps, and fish.
Recommended reading
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Character and suggestions regarding care
An aggressive Shark.Leopard Shark can grow up to 200 cm what is approximately 78 inches. In general, 1 specimen requires at least 24000cm2 of water surface which is approximately 3720 square inch. We recommend you to keep it in fish tanks which are very large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Leopard Shark fish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.
Due to it’s size and demands, it is not kept in aquariums (even public). They eat worms, crabs, shrimps, and fish.
Recommended reading
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Feel free to share your experiences regarding keeping Triakis semifasciata below. Every message will be held for approval by our moderators. It usually takes 24 hours to publish your comment. Before you ask anything, browse the questions page, please.
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