Spotted Wobbegong
This marine aquarium fish is known as Spotted Wobbegong and the correct latin name is Orectolobus maculatus. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the Carpet Shark family. (e) Origin of this species is Eastern Indian Ocean. (e)
Spotted Wobbegong can grow up to 320 cm what is approximately 125 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 38400cm2 of water surface which is approximately 5952 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are very large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Spotted Wobbegong 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.
Recommended reading
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Character and suggestions regarding care
Definitely a fish not for home aquariums. Is aggressive.Spotted Wobbegong can grow up to 320 cm what is approximately 125 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 38400cm2 of water surface which is approximately 5952 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are very large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Spotted Wobbegong 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.
Recommended reading
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