This fish is known as
Epaulette Shark and the correct latin name is
Hemiscyllium ocellatum. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Bamboo Shark family. (
e) It's origin is
Western Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This species becomes aggressive if kept in aquariums. Usually, it can be seen in public aquariums.
Epaulette Shark can grow up to 107 cm what is approximately 42 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 12840cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 1990 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 have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is difficult to keep the Epaulette 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 pH level should be stable, varying between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for marine fish.
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Document modified on Tue Dec 11 13:58:08 UTC 2007
Document created on Tue Dec 11 13:58:08 UTC 2007
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